Tag Archives: encouragement

James 5:11 (NASB) We count those blessed who endured. You have heard of the endurance of Job and have seen the outcome of the Lord’s dealings, that the Lord is full of compassion and is merciful.

God never said that the journey would be easy, but he did say that the arrival would be worthwhile. – Max Lucado

Father, please give us the strength we need to not only get through each day, but to do so with joy. We lay down our pride, our selfish desires, and our negative attitudes. We ask that you transform us from … Continue reading →

James 1:4 (NASB) And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.

By perseverance the snail reached the ark. – Charles Haddon Spurgeon

Father, experiencing pain and depression exhaust us. Help us understand that the trials and tests we face are there to produce endurance, hope and strong character in us.  Amen.

James 1:3 (NASB) Knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance.

It’s not the strength of your faith that saves you, but the strength of Him upon whom you rely. – Charles Spurgeon

Father, help us not to let the weariness and sorrow of enduring difficult circumstances dwarf our hope and enjoyment of the future.  Amen.

Luke 21:19 (NIV) By your endurance you will gain your lives.