Quotes about Promise
I seek an incorruptible inheritance," Christian answered. "It's pure and untarnished, and it never fades.
— John Bunyan
What a fool I have been to lie in a stinking dungeon like this, when I could just as well walk free! I have a key in my pocket next to my heart called Promise that will, I am sure, open any lock in Doubting Castle.
— John Bunyan
There'll be no more crying, or sorrow; for the owner of the place will wipe all tears from our eyes.
— John Bunyan
Then that scripture gave me hope, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. Heb. xiii. 5. 'O Lord,' said I, but I have left Thee. Then it answered again, But I will not leave thee. For this I thanked God also.
— John Bunyan
Christiana alures her to the Gate which is Christ, and promiseth there to enquire for her.
— John Bunyan
CHR. I seek an inheritance incorruptible, undefiled, and that fadeth not away [1 Pet. 1:4], and it is laid up in heaven, and safe there [Heb. 11:16], to be bestowed, at the time appointed, on them that diligently seek it.
— John Bunyan
Therefore is every sincere comer to Jesus Christ called also a child of the promise. "Now we, brethren, as Isaac was, are the children of promise," (Galatians 4:28); that is, we are the children that God hath promised to Jesus Christ, and given to him; yea, the children that Jesus Christ hath promised shall come to him. "All that the Father giveth me shall come.
— John Bunyan
There is an endless kingdom to be enjoyed, and everlasting life to be given us, that we may live in that kingdom forever.
— John Bunyan
A dream requires a partner: commitment.
— John Maxwell
So often we lack desire because our delight is not great enough. God promises us that if we delight in him, we will desire things we need, and he will give them to us.
— John Maxwell
Nothing is easier than saying words. Nothing is harder than living them, day after day. What you promise today must be renewed and redecided tomorrow and each day that stretches out before you.
— John Maxwell
One of the most important things you can do as a leader is make sure you and your organization are delivering what you promised. The question I ask to make an assessment of this is "Did we exceed expectations?" This ensures my future success and that of my organization. The future is dim professionally for anyone who doesn't exceed the expectations of customers or clients.
— John Maxwell