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Nancy Sorensen's avatar

Ava, thank you for this message - I can so associate with the dog training with their love and devotion to their owners and how we should be devoted to the Lord and feel His presence always!! I love how my pup unprompted comes and gets close to me in love!! That is how I need to be with Jesus!!!

Happy Independence Day!!

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Ava Pennington's avatar

Me too, Nancy!

And happy 4th to you, as well!

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SUSAN's avatar

What a great observation and connection!! I’ve never looked at them in that way. Might I add that the dogs always seem to be loving it enjoying every move. No hesitation. No stalling. No arguing. No excuses or complaints. Just pure joy. Thanks Ava❤️

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Ava Pennington's avatar

Thank you, Susan. Yes, the dogs are so eager to joyfully please!

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M.L. Anderson's avatar

What a super message for this week's holiday.

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Ava Pennington's avatar

Thank you, Michael!

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Sharon Stiepan's avatar

Your post will challenge and inspire me. They are always thought provoking.

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Ava Pennington's avatar

I'm so glad, Sharon. Thank you for your encouragement.

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Paula Cohen's avatar

A beautiful message for a wonderful American holiday, Thanks, Ava!

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Ava Pennington's avatar

Thank you, Paula!

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Kim Doran's avatar

What a great connection to show loyalty and direction. Brought to mind for me also, they are my sheep and they know my voice. Keeping focused on Jesus. Thanks Ava!

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Ava Pennington's avatar

Thank you, Kim. Yes, that's a great verse to apply here!

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Jennifer's avatar

Love this (and those reels). I watch them often and never made this connection. Another reason why I look forward to Thursday mornings with Ava! Hope you are doing well and let’s hope He doesn’t ask us to scale any 20 foot walls this week hahaha.

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Ava Pennington's avatar

Thank you, Jennifer. And I agree with you - not eager to scale a 20-foot wall!

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