Vance Havner Quotes

God does not give us everything we want, but He does fulfill His promises.

Prayer irrigates the fields of life with the waters which are stored up in the reservoirs of promise.

As Christians, we say what God has said over and over until the thing promised in His Word and desired in our hearts is fully manifested in our lives.

God's greatest blessings often come costumed as disasters. Any doubters need to do nothing more than ascend the hill of Calvary.

A Mormon knows that the promises of God are true, and He said that all will be tried; realizing these things the Latter-day Saints will acknowledge their Maker not only in blessings but also in tribulations.

I say three prayers every night to make sure that God knows I thank him so much.

Praying in Jesus' name makes the distinction that all glory and honor belong to Christ, who is one with God the Father.

Through prayer, fasting, and studying, God will answer.

Passion is best spent on God; so get committed.

God does not begin by asking our ability, only our availability, and if we prove our dependability, He will increase our capability.

The time you spend alone with God will transform your character and increase your devotion. Then your integrity and godly behavior in an unbelieving world will make others long to know the Lord.

The most important thing as a leader is your relationship with God.

Some of God's greatest gifts are unanswered prayers.

God's promises are all on condition of humble obedience.

Prayer doesn't just change things - it changes us. If we are diligent in seeking God, slowly and surely we become better people.

I thank God for blessing me with the tools that he blessed me with to be where I am.

I'm trying to make sure that for myself and for my family, I'm staying as close to the heart of God that I possibly can.

I always live my life for God.

I remember one of my first prayers when I became a Christian was simply, 'God, provide a job for me. I don't care how hard I have to work, just provide a job and opportunity so that I can take care of my family.' And you know, that was really all I asked from Him.

When I see Jesus Christ I simply want to be what He wants me to be.

I gave my heart to Jesus when I was five-years-old and since then it's been a special relationship. To me it's not a religion; it's just talking to God, reading his word, and doing my best to honor him in everything I do.

Do not exclusively say your prayers in the form of asking God for something. The prayer of thanksgiving is much more powerful.

We don't ask any people to throw away any good they have got; we only ask them to come and get more. What if all the world should embrace this Gospel? They would then see eye to eye, and the blessings of God would be poured out upon the people, which is the desire of my whole soul.

The proof that our relationship is right with God is that we do our best whether we feel inspired or not.

It is God's will to bless us, but not necessarily on our terms. Sometimes what we think would be a wonderful blessing would not bless us at all.