Quotes related to James 1:2-4
Whoever does not know God hidden in suffering does not know God at all.
— Martin Luther
We plant sod where God wants 2 plant seed. He's more interested in growing our character than having us look finished.
— Bob Goff
When we suffer, there will sometimes be mystery. Will there also be faith? Yes, if our attention is focused more on the cross, and on the God of the cross, than on the suffering itself.
— DA Carson
Lord, how Thou dost afflict Thy lovers!
— Teresa of Avila
If God is treated as God during suffering, then suffering can reveal and present him in all his greatness.
— Timothy Keller
God's grace doesn't always come in comfortable forms. But it's still grace, and it's still evidence that He loves us.
— Paul David Tripp
God will never give you any problems that he thinks you can't solve.
— Og Mandino
We are apt to believe in Providence so long as we have our own way; but if things go awry, then we think, if there is a God, he is in heaven, and not on earth.
— Henry Ward Beecher
When you go through difficult times...recognize that God is refining you, knocking off some of your rough edges.
— Joel Osteen
Jesus makes the bitterest mouthful taste sweet.
— St. Therese of Lisieux
God seems to reward us with good, delightful experiences when we move with joy through the less-than-delightful times.
— Charles Swindoll
The word of God teaches that Christians suffer in order that they might glorify God in their lives.
— Billy Graham