Faith finds strength, not in the thought of what you will do, but in the changeless faithfulness and love of Christ, who once again helps and assures you that those who wait on Him shall not be ashamed.

He knows when we are spiritually ready to receive the blessing to our profit and His glory.

Standing firmly on the promises of God, faith refuses to yield and continues to pray and wait for the answer even when it is delayed, knowing that the victory is sure (Ephesians 6:12-18).

Courage is reckoned the greatest of all virtues; because, unless a man has that virtue, he has no security for preserving any other.

Where then shall Hope and Fear their objects find? Must dull Suspense corrupt the stagnant Mind? Must helpless Man, in ignorance sedate, Roll darkling down the Torrent of his Fate? Must no Dislike alarm, no Wishes rise, Nor Cries invoke the Mercies of the Skies? Enquirer, cease, Petitions yet remain Which Heaven may hear, nor deem Religion vain. Still raise for Good the supplicating Voice, But leave to Heaven the Measure and the Choice.

Self-confidence if the first requisite to great unertakings. - On Alexander Pope

I had learned that every circumstance in life doesn't have to end happily for the Lord to provide a happy ending.

God does not defer his help any longer than fits his purpose. Unlike

We should ask God to increase our hope when it is small, awaken it when it is dormant, confirm it when it is wavering, strengthen it when it is weak, and raise it up when it is overthrown.

When God gives you a vision and darkness follows, wait. God will bring the vision He has given you to reality in your life if you will wait on His timing. Never try to help God fulfill His word

I have spent probably years of time waiting in studio lounges - waiting on a mix, waiting on my time to sing, waiting on, waiting on, waiting on. That's just the nature of life.

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