Quotes about Perseverance

My heart struggles to make peace between God's ability to change hard things and His apparent decision not to change them for me.

Just because something is hard doesn't mean it's impossible.

On the other side of every hardship is a resurrection.

Weak moments don't make weak faith. Weak moments make us even more aware of our need to press in to faith.

God won't give you more than you can handle." But that's not actually in the Bible. God does say He won't allow us to be tempted beyond what we can bear and that He always provides a way out (1 Corinthians 10:13). But that's not the same as God not giving us more than we can handle. He sometimes will allow more and more and more.

The only way our faith can strengthen is if we use it.

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. (James 1:2—4)

I will give you the treasures of darkness, riches stored in secret places … In the most unlikely places I will bless your efforts and reward your perseverance with small indications of your victory.

When the world beats you down, open up your Bible.

Sometimes it's easier to overcome a fall and a break than the fear of failure.

The olive tree is such a beautiful reminder that this isn't how it's going to be forever. On the other side of the harsh wind is fruit. On the other side of the process of being broken and waiting is a useful heart free of bitterness. On the other side of being pressed and crushed is oil . . . the most valuable part of me set free to emerge.

Lord, give them enough hurts to keep them human and enough failures to keep their hands clenched tightly in Yours.