Posts by Violetra Ward
The B.I.B.L.E.-Basic Instructions Before Leaving Earth!
“All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:” 2 Timothy 3:16. William Shakespeare was an English poet, playwright, and actor. He wrote these words . . . “All the world is a stage, And all the men and women merely…
Read MoreA Tried Faith
“But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.” Job 23:10. We believe by faith that when we bring our petitions before the Lord, He answers yes, no or wait. Faith precedes asking. “But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that…
Read More“Our Father!”
“After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.” Matthew 6:9 In the beginning God created both male and female. Genesis 1:27 states “So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.” These two were…
Read MoreI Am Thine, Oh Lord
“I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me; for they are thine. And all mine are thine, and thine are mine; and I am glorified in them.” John 17:9-10. Thine is an old english or religious possessive pronoun, giving the ownership or beloning to one.…
Read MoreGreat is Thy Faithfulness
“It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.” Lamentations 3:23. Who is it that you’re able to attest has never failed you, not even once-totally infallible…trustworthy in all matters…without any error? The inherent sinfulness of humanity exempts us all…
Read MoreA Faithful Comforter
“Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.” 2 Corinthians 1:4 There are just times when we all need a shoulder to cry on, someone to understand, a word of encouragement, and comfort…
Read MoreAmazing!
“Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.” Ephesians 3:20. Amazing is defined as causing great surprise or wonder; astonishing: totally…
Read MoreWhen Your Steps are Ordered by the Lord
“The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord: and he delighteth in his way.” Psalm 37:23. The safest place to be is in the will of God. The road that we travel may not always be easy, but when God designs the pathway… it is the best laid plan for us. My…
Read MoreWaiting on the Lord
“But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be, weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.“ Isaiah 40:31 Waiting is not an easy task…my mom would say “a watched pot never boils;” simply meaning that the more you…
Read MoreI Am So Satisfied
“And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?” Luke 6:46. I am so satisfied with my Savior, He means more to me than anything, Anything that this world could ever offer me… beautiful lyrics from a familiar gospel hymn entitled, So, Satisfied by Luther Barnes. The world offers…
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