Quotes about Adversity
Our extremities are God's opportunities.
- Charles Spurgeon
Unfortunately, some Christians are guilty of throwing out an equivalent sentiment when they play the "God is sovereign" card as a way to trump every evil that comes your way.
- Tullian Tchividjian
I know that God is not going to willfully hurt us. Why there is suffering is the business of the Lord, but He never seems to give us more than we can bear.
- Martin Luther King, Jr.
Sometimes God teaches us how to solve our problems. Sometimes God teaches us how to face our problems
- Nicky Gumbel
Christians can be positive even in a negative situation because we know God has a purpose for allowing that problem.
- Rick Warren
God uses everything for good in our lives.
- Rick Warren
Much of what happens in our world is evil and bad, but God specializes in bringing good out of it.
- Rick Warren
Worship from the heart in times of adversity implies an attitude of humble acceptance on our part of God's right to do as He pleases in our lives.
- Jerry Bridges
Always turn to God in the midst of your struggle and view people who offended you as an instruments of divine sovereignty.
- John Maxwell
If everything proceeded according to their wishes, they would not understand what it means to follow God.
- John Calvin
If we continue to believe God and place our trust in Him, bad things ultimately give way to better things.
- Joyce Meyer
Because things are not agreeable, " said Jean Valjean, "that is no reason for being unjust towards God.
- Victor Hugo