Quotes about Adversity
I know how to live humbly, and I know how to abound. I am accustomed to any and every situation—to being filled and being hungry, to having plenty and having need.
— Philippians 4:12
For we wanted to come to you—indeed I, Paul, tried again and again—but Satan obstructed us.
— 1 Thessalonians 2:18
so that none of you would be shaken by these trials. For you know that we are destined for this.
— 1 Thessalonians 3:3
Indeed, when we were with you, we kept warning you that we would suffer persecution; and as you know, it has come to pass.
— 1 Thessalonians 3:4
For this reason, when I could bear it no longer, I sent to find out about your faith, for fear that the tempter had somehow tempted you and caused our labor to be in vain.
— 1 Thessalonians 3:5
Sometimes you were publicly exposed to ridicule and persecution; at other times you were partners with those who were so treated.
— Hebrews 10:33
Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery trial that has come upon you, as though something strange were happening to you.
— 1 Peter 4:12
So do not be surprised, brothers, if the world hates you.
— 1 John 3:13
I know your affliction and your poverty—though you are rich! And I am aware of the slander of those who falsely claim to be Jews, but are in fact a synagogue of Satan.
— Revelation 2:9
Even when things seem to be going wrong, they just could be going right because when you're in God's will, the negatives are part of his positive program.
— Tony Evans
There are flowers growing, and saplings are striving to push up past the ashes. There is life amid death. Hope in the midst of adversity.
— Tracie Peterson
A person had to keep herself in one piece when everything around her was falling apart.
— Tracie Peterson