Quotes about Patience
Always keep in mind what I seek to find in her, for I am none of those insane lovers who embrace also the vices of those with whom they are in love, where they are smitten at first sight with a fine figure. This only is the beauty that allures me: if she is chaste, if not too fussy or fastidious, if economical, if patient, if there is hope that she will be interested about my health.
— John Calvin
But if Abram bore his continual wanderings patiently, our fastidiousness is utterly inexcusable, when we murmur against God, if he does not grant us a quiet nest.
— John Calvin
We should always look to the Lord, that by His care we might be led to whatever lot in life He provides for us.
— John Calvin
The anger of God proceeds with a slow step to avenge itself, but that it compensates for its tardiness by the severity of its punishment.
— John Calvin
O grant, that in the trials by which we must be daily exercised, we may raise upwards our minds to thee, and never cease to think that thou art near us;
— John Calvin
We should ask God to increase our hope when it is small, awaken it when it is dormant, confirm it when it is wavering, strengthen it when it is weak, and raise it up when it is overthrown.
— John Calvin
For God sake hold your tongue, and let me love.
— John Donne
For God's sake hold your tongue, and let me love
— John Donne
When God gives you a vision and darkness follows, wait. God will bring the vision He has given you to reality in your life if you will wait on His timing. Never try to help God fulfill His word
— Oswald Chambers
Why is this happening to me? Why am I having such a difficult time? One answer is that life is supposed to be difficult! It's what enables us to grow. Remember, earth is not heaven!
— Rick Warren
Everything that happens to me can help me along in my Christian life.
— E Stanley Jones
When we touch the foundation of the reality of the good news of God, we will never bother Him anymore with little personal complaints.
— Oswald Chambers