Patience is not the same as indifference; patience conveys the idea of someone who is tremendously strong and able to withstand all assaults. Having the vision of God is the source of patience because it gives us God's true and proper inspiration. Moses endured, not because of his devotion to his principles of what was right, nor because of his sense of duty to God, but because he had a vision of God.

Do not expect God always to give you His thrilling minutes, but learn to live in the domain of drudgery by the power of God.

No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; He will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, He will also provide an escape, so that you can stand up under it.

And our hope for you is sure, because we know that just as you share in our sufferings, so also you will share in our comfort.

Therefore we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, yet our inner self is being renewed day by day.

For it has been granted to you on behalf of Christ not only to believe in Him, but also to suffer for Him,

The words “Once more” signify the removal of what can be shaken—that is, created things—so that the unshakable may remain.

It is not merely that we "glory in the cross" (Gal 6:14), but we draw strength from it.

Hold fast to Jesus and remember: This breaking of you will be the making of you. A new you. A stronger you. Strengthened not with the pride of perfection but with the sweet grace of one who knows an intimate closeness with her Lord.

Failure is nothing but the kiss of Jesus.

By the grace of God and by keeping busy making life better for others. That is how women always get through the hard parts of life.

I can be poor, I can lose a job, I can have a hospital bill that I don't know how to pay, for I can do all these things through Him who strengthens me.