Perseverance is a positive, active characteristic. It is not idly, passively waiting and hoping for some good thing to happen.

As with the butterfly, adversity is necessary to build character in people. As you overcome adversity in your life, you will become stronger.

The way we react to adversity can be a major factor in how happy and successful we can be in life.

As you overcome adversity in your life, you will become stronger. Then you will be better able to help others -those who are working, in their turn, to find a safe harbor from the storms that rage about them.

I know why there must be opposition in all things. Adversity, if handled correctly, can be a blessing in our lives. We can learn to love it.

I know that each of us has much to do. Sometimes we feel overwhelmed by the tasks we face. But if we keep our priorities in order, we can accomplish all that we should. We can endure to the end regardless of temptations, problems, and challenges.

Anything that does not draw us closer to God takes us away from him.