One of the marks of spiritual maturity is the quiet confidence that God is in control - without the need to understand why He does what He does.
- Anonymous -
Be rid of our Comforts
Whatsoever we have over-loved, idolized, and leaned upon, God has from time to time broken it, and made us to see the vanity of it; so that we find the readiest course to be rid of our comforts is to set our hearts inordinately upon them.
- John Flavel -
Relying on God’s Strength
Many Christians estimate difficulty in the light of their own resources, and thus they attempt very little and they always fail. All giants have been weak men who did great things for God because they reckoned on His power and presence to be with them.
- James Hudson Taylor -
God is, and all is well
Before me, even as behind, God is, and all is well.
- John Greenleaf Whittier -
We Sojourn in a Strange Land
“Let us remember, that whilst we are in this world, we sojourn in a strange land, and are at a distance from our home; and, therefore, do not let us be inordinately affected with anything in it.”
- Philip Doddridge -
Speak Well of His Name
In the greatest difficulties, in the heaviest trials, in the deepest poverty and necessities, He has never failed me; but because I was enabled by His grace to trust Him He has always appeared for my help. I delight in speaking well of His name.
- George Muller -
God will give us Rest
In place of our exhaustion and spiritual fatigue, God will give us rest. All He asks is that we come to Him…that we spend a while thinking about Him, meditating on Him, talking to Him, listening in silence, occupying ourselves with Him–totally and thoroughly lost in the hiding place of His presence.
- Charles (Chuck) Swindoll -
Difficulties and Obstacles
Difficulties and obstacles are God’s challenges to faith. When hindrances confront us in the path of duty, we are to recognize them as vessels for faith to fill with the fullness and all-sufficiency of Jesus.
- A. B. Simpson -
Hindrances
Difficulties and obstacles are God’s challenges to faith. When hindrances confront us in the path of duty, we are to recognize them as vessels for faith to fill with the fullness and all-sufficiency of Jesus.
- A. B. Simpson -
Future Mercies
Can we expect future mercies, if we are not thankful for past blessings?
- William W. Patton -
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