Quotes about Perseverance

When I told people that I wanted to grow up to be a tennis player, they laughed at me. My dad has always been supportive, but he was laughing, too.

I have learned that I am terrified of everything, but I can get the job done.

Any of us can be happy and have a good attitude when everything is going our way. But I believe it's the real test of your character and of your faith to say, 'Things are not going our way, but I'm still being good to people; I'm still attending church; I still have a good attitude.'

Failure is not falling down but refusing to get up.

Tough tims never last but tough people do..

Tough times never last. Tough people do

Spectacular achievement is always preceded by unspectacular preparation.

Failure doesn't mean you are a failure...it just means you haven't succeeded yet.

Wait for the LORD; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.

But you know He doesn't take away the rough times. He helps you through them. Besides, all the difficult stuff makes you grow. It helps you depend on Him and not on yourself." Doug to Christy, pg. 156

Even our deepest disappointments will ultimately prove to be gatekeepers for future delight.

When it feels like He's not hearing our prayers because we aren't getting immediate answers, He's still moving mountains on our behalf.