Life is hard. God is good. Glory is coming. Therefore, stand firm in his grace.
John Piper
Website: http://www.desiringgod.org/messages/think-it-not-strange-fiery-trials-and-the-testimony-of-christ
Tag: trials
Life’s trials
But we live in a fallen, broken world, and every season has its share of trials, ranging, as Elisabeth Elliot has said, from “traffic jams to tumors to tombs.”
Nancy Leigh DeMoss
From the book "Choosing Gratitude"
Battles of life
There have been very few periods when I have not been facing some kind of battle.
The nature of these battles has varied enormously. There have been internal battles – times of intense temptation, doubt, fear and anxiety. There have been times of deep sadness, great loss and bereavement. There have been battles over health, sleep, finances, work and relationships. There have been periods of great opposition and criticism.
Nicky Gumbel - UK Vicar, Alpha Course (1955- )
Trials
James knows that in trials we are all tempted to think erroneous thoughts about the nature and character of God.
C.J. Mahaney
Storms
God never allows a storm without first providing the tools to calm the storm.
Bill Johnson
Great faith
Great faith is a product of great fights. Great testimonies are the outcome of great tests. Great triumphs can only come out of great trials
Smith Wigglesworth
The life of the godly
The life of the godly is not a straight line to glory, but they do get there.
John Piper
Website: http://www.desiringgod.org/ResourceLibrary/Sermons/ByScripture/45/448_Ruth_The_Best_Is_Yet_to_Come/