Quotes about Strength

Once when Stonewall Jackson planned a daring attack, one of his generals fearfully objected, saying, "I am afraid of this" or "I fear that …" Putting his hand on his timorous subordinate's shoulder, Jackson said, "General, never take counsel of your fears.

the trouble with most prayers is that they aren't big enough.

Problems are to the mind what exercise is to the muscles; they toughen and make strong.

There are so many of these mighty spirit lifters! "Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. In my Father's house are many mansions …" (John 14:1, 2). "Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you …" (verse 27). "Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee" (Isaiah 26:3). "Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed …" (Isaiah 41:10).

So if you feel that you are defeated and have lost confidence in your ability to win, sit down, take a piece of paper and make a list, not of the factors that are against you, but of those that are for you.

The secret is to fill your mind with thoughts of faith, confidence, and security.

complete state of retreating

God is with me; God is helping me; God is guiding me.

What, then, shall we say in response to these things?" What things? Why, anything! Disappointment, frustration, nervousness, despair, anxiety, injustice: "What shall we then say to these things?" Well, the answer is . . . "If God is for us, who can be against us?" Isn't that wonderful? That is resonant, that is sturdy, that is the essence of victory.

Practice "seeing" yourself, not as weak, wishy-washy and vascillating, but as strong, controlled, purposeful.

Be bold, and mighty forces will come to your aid.

Affirmative Prayers Release Powers By Which Positive Results Are Accomplished.