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God’s Loving Answer
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
True Worship
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
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God Never Fails Us
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
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A Joyfully Divine Reassurance
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
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Choose Joy
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
You’re Not Following My Directions!
“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
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Doubly Blessed and Very Grateful
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
In My Husband’s Eyes
My husband and I recently heard the song, “Perfect” by Ed Sherran. The lyrics contain the words, “I saw my future in your eyes.” I was 19 years old one week before my husband and I married. He was an … Continue reading
Posted in Sharing my Walk, Uncategorized
Tagged future, God, love, married, prayer, wedding
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Sharing My Walk
I’m about to add this category to my list of posts. The stories I share in this group will be a bit more personal; stories of moments in my life as I’ve aged and grown in the Lord. Of course, … Continue reading
Posted in Sharing my Walk
Tagged God, guidance, Heavenly Father, learning, love, prayer, sharing
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Can We Pray Wrong?
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
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