Surely it is worthwhile to lay ourselves out with all our might in promoting the cause and kingdom of Christ.
– William Carey –
Hardship
What is the Life of Faith? – Watchman Nee
We should inquire once again as to what the life of faith is. It is one lived by believing in God under any circumstance: “If he slay me,” says Job, “yet would I trust in Him.” That is faith. Because I once believed, loved and trusted God I shall believe, love and trust Him wherever He may put me and however my heart and body may suffer. … Emotion begins to doubt when it senses blackness, whereas faith holds on to God even in the face of death.
– Watchman Nee –
from The Spiritual Man
Not Going Under But Over – Catherine Booth
The waters are rising, but so am I. I am not going under, but over.
– Catherine Booth –
Remember Christ – St. John of the Cross
Whenever anything disagreeable or displeasing happens to you remember Christ crucified and be silent.
– John of the Cross –
A Broken Heart – Oswald Chambers
If through a broken heart God can bring His purposes to pass in the world, then thank Him for breaking your heart.
– Oswald Chambers –
Trust God in the Dark – AW Tozer
Trust God in the dark until the light returns.
– AW Tozer –
Expect to Suffer – Charles Spurgeon
Mark then, Christian, Jesus does not suffer so as to exclude your suffering. He bears a cross, not that you may escape it, but that you may endure it. Christ exempts you from sin, but not from sorrow. Remember that, and expect to suffer.
– Charles Spurgeon –
A God Who Delights in Impossibilities – Andrew Murray
We have a God who delights in impossibilities.
– Andrew Murray –
Tremendous Difficulties – Charles Spurgeon
Many men owe the grandeur of their lives to their tremendous difficulties.
– Charles Spurgeon –