Quotes Tagged "trials-and-tribulations"

At such times, the heart of man turns instictively towards his Maker. In prosperity, and whenever there is nothing to injure or make him afraid, he remembers Him not, and is ready to defy Him; but place him in the midst of dangers, cut him off from human aid, let the grave open before him, then it is, in the time of his tribulation, that the scoffer and unbelieving man turns to God for help, feeling there is no other hope, or refuge, or safety, save in his protecting arm.

But, as I know that strength arising from obedience has a way of simplifying things which seem impossible, my will very gladly resolves to attempt this task although the prospect seems to cause my physical nature great distress; for the Lord has not given me strength enough to enable me to wrestle continually both with sickness and with occupations of many kinds without feeling a great physical strain. May He Who has helped me by doing other and more difficult things for me help also in this: in His mercy I put my trust.

A glimmer of hope, even a small one lingering tantalizingly far in the future, can help you face the trials in between.

Let's help the less fortunate Concrete allowed the rose to grow Which goes to show Even the hardest of heads Whose ways and beliefs are set in stone Can spontaneously surprise Uplift and give us hope Expand your consciousness, it's long overdue I know you're strong in your views Probably because you've gone through abuse Sincerely sorry for you But trials and tribulations Teach enough to allow reaching a truce