Spiritual Thoughts

  W here the willingness is great, the difficulties cannot be great. ~ Niccolo Machiavelli O  LORD, we have waited for you eagerly; Your name, Your memory, is the desire of our lives.  At night my life longs for You, indeed, my breath within me seeks You diligently. ~ Isaiah 26:8-9

D ifficulties are meant to rouse, not discourage. The human heart grows strong by conflict. ~ William Ellery Channing   B lessed is one who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love him. ~ James 1:12

W hen we long for life without difficulties, remember that oaks grow strong in contrary winds and diamonds are made under pressure. ~ Peter Marshall T hen one asked me" These who are clothed in the white robes, who are they and where have they come from?" I said to him, "my lord, you know." And he said to me, "These are the ones who come out of the great tribulation, and they have washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the Lamb." ~ Revelation 7:13-14  

R eal difficulties can be overcome. It is only the imaginary ones that are unconquerable . ~ Theodore N. Vail   D o not let evil defeat you; instead, conquer evil with good. ~ Romans 12:21

G reat difficulties may be surmounted by patience and perseverance. ~ Abigail Adams N ow Jesus was telling them a parable to show that at all times they ought to pray and not lose heart. ~ Luke 18:1

W e have to pray with our eyes on God, not on the difficulties. ~ Oswald Chambers A nd whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith. ~ Matthew 21:22

L ord, when we long for life without difficulties, remind us that oaks grow strong in  contrary winds  and diamonds are made under pressure. ~ Peter Marshall W e are hedged and pressed in on every side,  troubled and oppressed in every way, BUT not cramped or crushed; we suffer  embarrassments and are perplexed, and unable to find a way out, BUT not driven to despair; we are pursued, persecuted and hard-driven; we are struck down to the ground, BUT never struck out and destroyed . ~ 2 Corinthians 4:8-9, Amplified 

B efore you begin a thing remind yourself that difficulties and delays quite impossible to see are ahead. You can only see one thing clearly, and that is your GOAL. Form a mental vision of that and cling to it through thick and thin. ~ Kathleen Norris B eloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you. BUT rejoice insofar as you share Christ's sufferings, that you may also rejoice and be glad when his glory is revealed. ~ 1 Peter 4:12-13