Quotes about Strength
There's something unique about having only God to lean on in times of trial.
- Philip Yancey
The healthiest body is the one that feels the pain of its weakest parts.
- Philip Yancey
Only he who is helpless can truly pray.
- Philip Yancey
Faith like Job's cannot be shaken because it is the result of having been shaken.
- Philip Yancey
He transforms pain, using it to teach and strengthen us, if we allow it to turn us toward him.
- Philip Yancey
the Gospels make clear the connection: God forgives my debts as I forgive my debtors. The reverse is also true: Only by living in the stream of God's grace will I find the strength to respond with grace toward others.
- Philip Yancey
Faith like Job's cannot be shaken because it is the result of having been shaken." C.
- Philip Yancey
the best way to prepare for suffering is to work on a strong, supportive life when you're healthy.
- Philip Yancey
Dr. Brand said, in a comment that has always stayed with me, "A healthy body attends to the pain of the weakest part.
- Philip Yancey
Realistic hope permits a dying person to confront reality, but at the same time gives strength to go on living.
- Philip Yancey
Miami Dolphins lineman, wrote in his book On God's Squad, "I guarantee you Christ would be the toughest guy who ever played this game. . . . If he were alive today I would picture a six-foot-six-inch 260-pound defensive tackle who would always make the big plays and would be hard to keep out of the backfield for offensive linemen like myself.
- Philip Yancey
the parents of a severely disabled child have no end in sight.
- Philip Yancey