Sunday, September 28, 2008

Quotes and Verses on Adversity...

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?

5 comments:

  1. I don't know who said it, but I always liked "What doesn't kill us makes us stronger."

    Beth

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  2. 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 :)

    betty

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  3. Love that Churchill quote!
    ~S~

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  4. This is my favorite, even if I sometimes forget to practice it:  
    “'... 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 :)
    http://journals.aol.com/fisherkristina/SometimesIThink

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  5.     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.
    Jude
    http://journals.aol.com/jmorancoyle/MyWay

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