The school of suffering never graduates any students, so ask God to teach to you the lessons He wants you to learn.

When it seems as if God is far away, remind yourself that He is near. Nearness is not a matter of geography. God is everywhere. Nearness is likeness. The more we become like the Lord, the nearer He is to us.

Don't waste your sufferings.

The most miserable prison in the world is the prison we make for ourselves when we refuse to show mercy.

Faithfulness in the small things will lead to blessing in the big things.

Those times when you feel like quitting can be times of great opportunity, for God uses your troubles to help you grow.

If you look to others you will be distracted; if you look to yourselves you will be discouraged; but if you look to Christ you'll be delighted.