Tag Archives: love

God’s Loving Answer

Posted on July 18, 2018 by dorissavanover

Once again, I am awed by God’s loving answer. During a conversation with my aunt, I realized how only our Heavenly Father knows the best and the perfect and the most timely and comforting answers of all. For many months … Continue reading →

Posted in Encouragement, Gratitude, Uncategorized | Tagged answer, comfort, faith, God, heaven, hope, love, peace, prayer, wonder | 1 Comment

True Worship

Posted on June 29, 2018 by dorissavanover

During a conversation with my Heavenly Father, I was reminded that we are all called to worship Him. Questions raced into my mind: “What is worship, really?” “How do I know that I’m worshipping Him in a way that is … Continue reading →

Posted in Sharing my Walk, Uncategorized | Tagged faith, God, God's presence, Gratitude, Joy, love, worship | 3 Comments

God Never Fails Us

Posted on March 26, 2018 by dorissavanover

Sitting in my backyard gazebo – a favorite place to visit with the Lord – my Father answered my immediate need. Trying circumstances had been piling up, as they have a tendency to do on some days. I sat still, … Continue reading →

Posted in Sharing my Walk | Tagged God's promises, guidance, love, obstacles, peace, strength, thankful, trust | 5 Comments

A Joyfully Divine Reassurance

Posted on March 17, 2018 by dorissavanover

Okay, I know that serving my Heavenly Father is a privilege, not a chore, but still… Raised in the fifties, I was taught to be responsible, and all the sayings that went with that lesson were repeated reminders in my … Continue reading →

Posted in Still Learning | Tagged divine, family, gifts, Heavenly, Joy, kindness, love, mercy, reassurance, service, work | 4 Comments

Choose Joy

Posted on February 9, 2018 by dorissavanover

My friend and I talked on the phone this morning, and she told me of the Lord reminding her to pray for those in need, and to not forget to keep her joy in the Lord, knowing “He’s got this.” … Continue reading →

Posted in Still Learning | Tagged blessings, God, guilt, hurt, Joy, love, prayer, trials, trust | 2 Comments

You’re Not Following My Directions!

Posted on January 27, 2018 by dorissavanover

“Hey, aren’t you going to get in the right lane, so you can turn onto the interstate?” My husband and I, after running a few errands, were going to eat lunch and I just knew the restaurant was “that” way. … Continue reading →

Posted in Sharing my Walk | Tagged answers, blessings, confusion, faith, God, guidance, Heavenly Father, love, peace, prayer, questions, trust | 3 Comments

Doubly Blessed and Very Grateful

Posted on January 26, 2018 by dorissavanover

I have been learning how to let my days unfold, instead of cramming too much into too little time. Retired, along with my husband, we are finding out that the days don’t have to be so scheduled in order to … Continue reading →

Posted in Gratitude | Tagged abundance, blessings, God, Gratitude, Joy, love, provision, puzzle, thanks | 10 Comments

Can We Pray Wrong?

Posted on January 15, 2018 by dorissavanover

Many years ago, I told my mom that I hadn’t been feeling the presence of God. I longed to hear from Him, to be wrapped up in His loving presence. I prayed and prayed, and for a month or more, … Continue reading →

Posted in Still Learning | Tagged answers, blessing, faith, Father, God's presence, kindness, love, mercy, pray | 7 Comments