Quotes about Persistence
In his list of fruits of the Spirit, Paul includes one that we translate with the archaic word "long-suffering." We would do well to revive that word, and concept, in its most literal form to apply to the problem of long-term pain.
— Philip Yancey
Persistent, internal inklings matched by external confirmation is often the way God directs believers into His will.
— Priscilla Shirer
The enemy) laughs at your attempts to fix your own issues with timely words and hard work - tactics that might affect matters for a moment but can't begin to touch his underhanded, cunning efforts down where the root issues lie.
— Priscilla Shirer
The Water is there. It is always there. Call them. Show them the way.
— Priscilla Shirer
Fighting the low-level cloud cover that's blocking out what you're wanting to see break through into your life.
— Priscilla Shirer
Someone who wants to remain hidden so that you'll forget he's even there. He'll do everything he can to make you feel like you will never win.
— Priscilla Shirer
John Bunyan once said: "You can do more than pray after you have prayed, but you cannot do more than pray until you have prayed.
— Kent Hughes
Everything worthwhile in life is attained through hard work.
— Dennis Prager
As the Psalmist put it millennia ago, 'Those who sow in tears will reap in joy.' Many people, however, believe that they can both sow and reap without tears.
— Dennis Prager
Do what you have to do, to do what you want to do!
— Denzel Washington
Goals on the road to achievement cannot be achieved without discipline and consistency.
— Denzel Washington
Nothing in life is worthwhile unless you take risks. Fall forward. Every failed experiment is one step closer to success.
— Denzel Washington