Quotes about Endurance
we persevere because we believe rewards will come.
— Philip Yancey
The presence of another caring person doubles the amount of pain a person can endure
— Philip Yancey
True health is the strength to live, the strength to suffer, and the strength to die.
— Philip Yancey
History is a test of faith, and the correct response to that test is persistent prayer.
— Philip Yancey
The redemptive way goes through pain, not around it.
— Philip Yancey
Rejoicing in suffering" does not mean Christians should act happy about tragedy and pain when they feel like crying. Rather, the Bible aims the spotlight on the end result, the productive use God can make of suffering in our lives. To achieve that result, however, he first needs our commitment of trust, and the process of giving him that commitment can be described as rejoicing.
— Philip Yancey
Everywhere a greater joy is preceded by a greater suffering
— Philip Yancey
My anger about pain has melted mostly for one reason: I have come to know God. He has given me joy and love and happiness and goodness. They have come in unexpected flashes, in the midst of my confused, imperfect world, but they have been enough to convince me that my God is worthy of trust. Knowing him is worth all enduring.
— Philip Yancey
True followers of God quietly humble themselves and rise again courageously.
— Philip Yancey
The sufferings of Jesus show us that pain comes to us not as punishment but rather as a testing ground for faith that transcends pain. In truth, pain redeemed impresses me more than pain removed.
— Philip Yancey
What counts is the way a person reacts in the face of suffering.
— Philip Yancey
Faith like Job's cannot be shaken because it is the result of having been shaken.
— Philip Yancey