Quotes about Strength

Nothing can dim.the light which shines within us

We turned other cheeks so often our heads seemed to revolve on the end of our necks, like old stop and go signs.

After a short labor, and without too much pain (I decided that the pain of delivery was overrated), my son was born.

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.1 —II TIMOTHY 1:7

I don't think love has to hurt as much as it did in the past. I don't think we have to allow love to hurt us as much as it has. We certainly don't have to let it destroy us.

Others do not have our magic. We have our magic. It is in us.

Surrendering to a Power greater than ourselves is how we become empowered.

I've learned I can take care of myself, and what I can't do, God will do for me. —Al-Anon member

Light and love are on my side.

5. We can depend on God, too. He's there, and He cares. Our spiritual beliefs can provide us with a strong sense of emotional security.

Eventually, we learn the lesson that real power comes from allowing ourselves to be vulnerable enough to feel hurt. Real power comes from knowing we can take care of ourselves, even when we feel emotional pain. Real power comes when we stop holding others responsible for our pain, and we take responsibility for all our feelings.

Radical faith is bold. It's not squeamish, fundamentalist, judgmental, or blaming. It's courageous.