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So, I like finding God in every situation so let me share with you a story that shows us the importance of listening to God.

When I was growing up, I was allowed (miracle) to keep a pup.  He was half collie and half who knows and was mine from before he could open his eyes.  I was so thrilled with the pup that I spent all the time I could with him.  I would sit out on the hill in front of the barn and cross my legs, set the pup in front of me as far as I could reach then call him.  He couldn't see yet but he would follow my voice to the warmth of my waiting affections.  Time and time and time again I would do this.  The pup grew into a dog and that dog would come when he heard me call no matter what he was doing.  He had learned the sound of my voice by coming every time I called even when he couldn't see me.  This is how we learn the sound of God's voice.  We come when we hear Him even if we can't see Him.

Well, one day, my dog got loose.  We lives on a state highway and so this was a dangerous thing if he wasn't trekking the woods with me.  I called and called but he didn't come. I was heartbroken.  All day long I called and he did not come.  All evening I called and he did not come.  By morning I figured I would call one last time and if he didn't come I would know for sure that something bad had happened to him.  So I went out and called....nothing.  I called again and heard a faint whimper.  I called and listened again...again a faint whimper.  As it so happened, I went across the road to the swamp area and found the dog with his chain caught on a log.  He knew he would be in trouble for going across the road and yet he also knew that I was calling and he needed to get back to me.  So many times we do this to God.  We know we need him but we also know that we did wrong.

May we today not only hear His voice and answer but may we always come running when He calls even if we know we did wrong...for there, we will find the full scope of a Love that will not end.

Just thought if we were sharing pet stories I would share that with you all.