Quotes about Determination

opportunities typically come disguised as impossible problems. And while most people run away from their problems, Shamgars run at them with their oxgoads.

Most of us don't get what we want because we don't know what we want. Here's our secondary problem: Most of us don't get what we want because we quit circling.

Ultimately, your destiny is determined by your decisions. It's your actions, and reactions, that define you. So don't play the victim. Be the victor.

If your prayers aren't impossible to you, they are insulting to God.

If you're looking for an excuse, you'll always find one. If you're looking for an opportunity, you'll always find one.

You don't become a praying parent by default. You do it by design, by desire, by discipline. Spiritual disciplines take sheer determination, but if you determine to circle your children in prayer, you will shape their destinies, just like Susanna Wesley shaped the destinies of her children. Your prayers will live on in their lives long after you die. Your prayers for your children are the greatest legacy you can leave.

You don't need wealth or position or power to make a difference. You just need to do the best you can with what you have where you are. And if you are faithful in Babylon, God will bless you in Jerusalem.

There are no shortcuts. There are no substitutes. Success is a derivative of persistence.

Almost anyone can accomplish almost anything if they work at it long enough, hard enough, and smart enough.

it's the prayers you pray when you feel like you want to quit praying that can bring the biggest breakthroughs.

One of the most exhilarating things in the world is doing something that no one thinks you can do.

Success is a derivative of persistence.