Quotes about Hope

But lying in the critical care unit—an abdomen distending more and more with each passing hour, tubes running in and out of a body refusing to function, and a pain pump set to deliver the highest doses but still not relieving the pain—will make death look quite appealing.

When we think the process of longsuffering is unbearable, we must remember it would be deadly for God to put us up on that solid rock before we are strong, firm, and steadfast. And it would be cruel for Him to require us to sing before we have a song.

We are not necessarily doubting that God will do the best for us; we are wondering how painful the best will turn out to be.

it comes to my struggles with feeling unglued.

Imperfect changes are slow steps of progress wrapped in grace … imperfect progress.

But no matter, because that's about the time Jesus will remind us that thighs aren't something we'll ever think about in eternity. And all God's girls say

The devil is viscous, but he's not victorious!

No matter what wrong thing has happened, there is a right next thing to do.

We don't need to live with a scarcity mentality because God always provides abundantly.

God is good. No matter what sin does to this world, God's goodness does not change.

God will handle this, and even if you never see how God handles it, you know He will.

Fear makes the gap between where I am and trusting God seem an impossible chasm.