Adversity

Action is the antidote of despair.

Don't meet trouble half way. Let it travel the full distance. Something often happens to it before it arrives.

Nothing can bring out our weaknesses more than power.

When one finds himself in a hole of his own making, it is a good time to examine the quality of his workmanship.

Misfortunes always come in by a door that has been left open for them.

A thief is sorry to be caught, not to be a thief.

Every heart has its own ache.

Most things are difficult before they are easy.

Being defeated is often a temporary condition.
Giving up is what makes it permanent.

Doubt is often the beginning of wisdom.

He knows not his own strength who has not met adversity.

Adversity is the trial of courage.

We can't run away from trouble. There's no place that far.

Out of adversity comes better decision-making.

We do not receive wisdom. We must discover it for ourselves after a journey that no one can take for us or spare us.

-- Marcel Proust

Psalm 23

The Lord is my Shepherd
  That's Relationship!
I shall not want
  That's Supply!
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures
  That's Rest!
He leadeth me beside the still waters
  That's Refreshment!
He restoreth my soul
  That's Healing!
He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness
  That's Guidance!
For His name sake
  That's Purpose!
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death
  That's Testing!
I will fear no evil
  That's Protection!
For Thou art with me
  That's Faithfulness!
Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me.
  That's Discipline!
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies
  That's Hope!
Thou annointest my head with oil
  That's Consecration!
My cup runneth over
  That's Abundance!
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life
  That's Blessing!
And I will dwell in the house of the Lord
  That's Security!
Forever.
  That's Eternity!
So you see, the Lord really loves you.