The next time you encounter a difficult obstacle or problem, you should smile and say, 'Here's my chance to grow.'

When things are difficult, smile by faith. Don't wait until you feel better.

The apprehension of this blessed truth (God's faithfulness) will check our murmurings. The Lord knows what is best for each of us, and one effect or resting on this truth will be the silencing of our petulant complainings. God is greatly honored when, under trial and chastening, we have good thoughts of Him, vindicate His wisdom and justice, and recognize His love in His very rebukes.

Creative thinking is not stimulated by vicarious issues but by personal problems.

There is a high cost of living to be paid by a Jew. He has to be exalted in order to be normal in a world that is neither propitious for nor sympathetic to his survival.

Life is hard but so very beautiful

There can be glory in failure and despair in success.

You can complain because a rose has thorns, or you can rejoice Because the thorns have a rose.

this too shall pass

We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses.

The only difference between stepping stones and stumbling blocks is the way we address the rocks cast into our path.

When you have His joy in your heart, it doesn't necessarily mean your pain or hurt will be taken away. It means you'll be able to bear it.