Quotes about Endurance

How do we build root systems capable of weathering every storm that seeks to draw us into the temporary and the profane?

suffering" (Hebrews 2:10). I have often pondered this text. How is One who is already

The LORD will fulfill his purpose for me; your love, O LORD, endures forever—do not abandon the works of your hands. Psalm 138:8

Gold had discovered, since starting to exercise strenuously several years before, that he was able to make love with greater vitality, stamina, and self-control than formerly, and with much less pleasure.

Well, maybe it is true, Clevinger conceded unwillingly in a subded tone. Maybe a long life does have to be filled with many unpleasant conditions if it's to seem long. But in that event, who wants one? I do, Dunbar told him. Why? Clevinger asked. What else is there?

He had decided to live forever or die in the attempt...

Faithfulness is not doing something right once but doing something right over and over and over and over.

There are no drive-thru breakthroughs. Breakthroughs take time.

The absence of pain means death, so when something no longer bothers you, you've died to that thing.

Patience is a fruit of the spirit that grows only under trial. It is useless to pray for patience. Well, actually I encourage you to pray for patience, but I'll tell you what you'll get TRIALS!

God plants dreams in people's hearts. But many people do not continue all the way to the end in order to follow Him to the fulfillment of that dream. Many get started and quit get started and quit get started and quit. They do not continue because their broken heart overwhelms their hope. They do not have any inner strength to carry them through to the end. Jesus will bind up your wounds and heal your bruises. His Word is the medicine for your soul.

If you only do what is easy, you will always remain weak.