Spiritual Thoughts

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

T hings don't wrong and break your heart so that you can become bitter and give up. They happen to break you down and build you up so that you can be all that you were intended to be. ~ Samuel Johnson   B lessed is a man 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

  A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of over-whelming obstacles. ~ Christopher Reeve   F or this reason I endure all things for the sake of those who are chosen, so that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus, and with it, eternal glory. ~ 2 Timothy 2:10

  I f you're going to start something - if it's worth starting - then it's worth finishing. ~ Marshall Faulk   B lessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him. ~ James 1:12

P erseverance is a great element of success. If you only knock long enough, you are sure to wake up somebody. ~Longfellow Ask and it shall be given to you; Seek , and you shall find; Knock , and it will be opened to you. ~Luke 11:9

W hat destiny sends, bear!  Whoever perseveres will be crowned. - Johann Gottfried von Herder  B lessed is the man who perseveres under trial,  because when he has stood the test,    he will receive the crown of life that     God has promised to those who love Him.  -James 1:12  (NIV) 

In the confrontation between the stream and the rock, the stream always wins – not through strength but by perseverance. H. Jackson Brown And he told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart. Luke 18:1

It is not falling into the water,        but lying in it, that drowns. Anonymous No temptation has overtaken you that is not common to man.        God is faithful, and He will not let you  be tempted beyond your ability,         but with the temptation He will also  provide the way of escape,         that you may be able to endure it. 1 Corinthians 10:13