Bible Verses and Quotes on Adversity
"We can rejoice, too, when we
run into problems and trials, for we know
that they help us develop endurance."
- Romans 5:3
“'... My grace is sufficient for you,
for my power is made perfect in weakness.'
Therefore I will boast all the more gladly
of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ
may rest upon me."
- 2 Corinthians 12:9
“The harder the conflict, the more
glorious the triumph.”
- Thomas Paine
“Adversity is the diamond dust that
heaven polishes it's jewels with.”
- Robert Leighton
“Adversity is sometimes hard upon a man;
but for one man who can stand prosperity there
are a hundred that will stand adversity.”
- John Keats
“Friendship, of itself a holy tie,
Is made more sacred by adversity.”
- Charles Caleb Colton
“Kites rise highest against
the wind not with it.”
- Winston Churchill
Do you have a favorite quote or verse?
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Quotes and Verses on Adversity...
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I don't know who said it, but I always liked "What doesn't kill us makes us stronger."
ReplyDeleteBeth
all great quotes and Scripture; I like "rejoice in the Lord always, I will say it again, rejoice" Philippians 4:4 because no matter what we are going through, we should rejoice in Him who is more than enough :)
ReplyDeletebetty
Love that Churchill quote!
ReplyDelete~S~
This is my favorite, even if I sometimes forget to practice it:
ReplyDelete“'... My grace is sufficient for you,
for my power is made perfect in weakness.'
Therefore I will boast all the more gladly
of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ
may rest upon me."
- 2 Corinthians 12:9
Krissy :)
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I'm at the point where I'd rather do without adversity. I'm ready for quiet, calm, harmonious living. I've been tested and polished enough.
ReplyDeleteJude
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