Quotes about Hope
Some of God's greatest mercies are in his refusals. He says no in order that he may, in some way we cannot imagine, say yes.
— Elisabeth Elliot
Are we so childish (I do not say childlike) as to think that a God who could scheme a Jesus-plan would lead poor pilgrims into situations they could not bear?
— Elisabeth Elliot
How long Lord must I wait? Nevermind child, trust me.
— Elisabeth Elliot
It's only in the cross that we can begin to harmonize this seeming contradiction between suffering and love.
— Elisabeth Elliot
Just start thanking God in advance because no matter what is about to happen, you already know that God is in charge. You are not adrift in a sea of chaos.
— Elisabeth Elliot
There is, in fact, no redemptive work done anywhere without suffering.
— Elisabeth Elliot
Whatever dark tunnel we may be called upon to travel through, God has been there.
— Elisabeth Elliot
Matters of the heart still can never put us beyond His love and redemption.
— Elisabeth Elliot
It's He who was the Word before the foundation of the world, suffering as a lamb slain. And He has a lot up His sleeve that you and I haven't the slightest idea about now. He's told us enough so that we know suffering is never for nothing.
— Elisabeth Elliot
Sometimes life is so hard you can only do the next thing.Whatever that is just do the next thing.God will meet you there.
— Elisabeth Elliot
The disciples' worst fears were about to be realized, yet Jesus commanded (yes, commanded) them to be at peace. All would be well, all manner of things would be well—in the end.
— Elisabeth Elliot
When stormy winds against us break stablish and reinforce our will; O hear us for Thine own Name's sake, hold us in strength, and hold us still. Still as the faithful mountains stand, through the long, silent years of stress; so would we wait at Thy right hand in quietness and steadfastness.
— Elisabeth Elliot