From Here and There

These are just some quotes or verses from here and there, copied and pasted on to here by me. I don't take the credit. I feel terrible, but I don't know the sources to some of these. Obviously, the verses are from the bible, but for the ones that aren't... sorry :(

-"I’m not telling you it’s going to be easy, I’m telling you it’s going to be worth it"

-Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.
~ Proverbs 4:23, NLT

-John Piper:
Persecution is normal for Christians. “All who desire to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.” (2 Tim. 3:12) “Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery tiral when it comes upon you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you” (1 Peter 4:12) “Through many tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God.” (Acts 14:22).

-In the New Testament this sobering truth does not diminish the focus on Joy - it increases it. “We rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance” (Romans 5:3) “Blessed are you when others…persecute you…Rejoice and be glad for your reward is great in heaven. (Matthew 5:11-12)

-"So wash me and make me shine like the sun. I want to tell everyone that You’re the only one."

-"In all your ways know, recognize, and acknowledge Him, and He will direct and make straight and plain your paths".

-Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance.
~ 1 Corinthians 13:7

-Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.
~ 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18