Quotes about Strength
Little minds are tamed and subdued by misfortunes; but great minds rise above them.
— Washington Irving
There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness but of power. They are messengers of overwhelming grief and unspeakable love.
— Washington Irving
There is in every true woman's heart a spark of heavenly fire, which lies dormant in the broad daylight of prosperity; but which kindles up, and beams and blazes in the dark hour of adversity.
— Washington Irving
The tie which links mother and child is of such pure and immaculate strength as to be never violated.
— Washington Irving
Love is what carries you, for it is always there, even in the dark, or most in the dark, but shining out at times like gold stitches in a piece of embroidery.
— Wendell Berry
Do not be afraid; our fate Cannot be taken from us; it is a gift.
— Dante Alighieri
Be as a tower firmly set Shakes not its top for any blast that blows.
— Dante Alighieri
The good news is God is beside you, and even if you aren't strong enough to prevail, He will do for you what you don't have the human power to do yourself.
— Darlene Zschech
He reached down from on high and took hold of me; he drew me out of deep waters. He rescued me from my powerful enemy, from my foes, who were too strong for me. Psalm 18:16—17, NIV
— Darlene Zschech
Do you feel like you are going under? In that moment, look up, don't lose heart, and hold fast to your faith. Your God will rescue you. Apply Psalm 18 to your life. It's one of my all-time favorites. God himself hears every cry and will always be there to walk you through any storm.
— Darlene Zschech
Each time he said, "My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness." So now I am glad to boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ can work through me. 2 Corinthians 12:9, NLT
— Darlene Zschech
George MacDonald, the nineteenth-century British preacher and author, said, "It is not the cares of today, but the cares of tomorrow, that weigh a man down. For the needs of today we have corresponding strength given. For the morrow we are told to trust. It is not ours yet. It is when tomorrow's burden is added to the burden of today that the weight is more than a man can bear.
— Darlene Zschech