Quotes related to 2 Corinthians 12:9
If human power in history—among races, nations, and other collectives as well as individuals—is self-interested power, then "the revelation of divine goodness in history" must be weak and not strong.
— James H. Cone
Paul's suffering was neither corrective nor instructive. It was simply permitted by God so that the gospel might spread to others.
— James Montgomery Boice
God loves us too much to leave us in the hell of unhappiness that comes from trying to do his job. Into the slavish misery of our ladder-defined lives, God condescends.
— Tullian Tchividjian
I'm officially disabled, but I'm truly enabled because of my lack of limbs. My unique challenges have opened up unique opportunities to reach so many in need.
— Nick Vujicic
The men and women who are truly filled with light are those who have gazed deeply into the darkness of their own imperfect existence.
— Brennan Manning
When people try to pull you down, remember, they had to look up to do so.
— Matshona Dhliwayo
A bird is born knowing how to fly, but has to learn to conquer the skies.
— Matshona Dhliwayo
A man's true state of power and riches is to be in himself.
— Henry Ward Beecher
The very contradictions in my life are in some ways signs of God's mercy to me.
— Thomas Merton
A weak faith can lay hold on a strong Christ.
— Thomas Watson
God sometimes afflicts with infirmity of body. Sickness takes away the comfort of life, and makes one in deaths oft.
— Thomas Watson
God often goes by contrary means, and makes the enemy do his work. He can make a straight stroke with a crooked stick.
— Thomas Watson