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What kept Paul going despite estrangement, sickness, disappointment, and closed doors? His simple faith that God was in control of his life.

R. Kent Hughes

When one door of happiness closes another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for us.

Helen Keller

The heart that will not open to forgive others will remain closed when God’s own forgiveness is offered.

N. T. Wright

It is an irresponsible use of time and effort to continue to hammer on a door that is firmly closed.

Michael Green

The Bible does not tell us to look for open or closed doors as a way of determining God’s guidance.

Jay E. Adams

A genuine Christian should be a walking mystery because he is surely a walking miracle. Through the leading and the power of the Holy Spirit, the Christian is involved in a daily life and habit that cannot be explained.

A. W. Tozer

The best evidence of our having the truth is our walking in the truth.

Matthew Henry (Nonconformist Biblical Exegete)

 3   You have to learn to be happy when other people get what you’re still waiting for.

Joyce Meyer

“Overcoming Fear with Faith” sermon (2009)

Joyce Meyer

God does not give us overcoming life: He gives us life as we overcome. The strain is the strength.

Oswald Chambers (Lecturer and Missionary)

 8   Sometimes when you are going forward spiritually, you go backwards in the natural because when our natural circumstances don’t suit us, that’s when we press in spiritually with God.

Joyce Meyer

“Overcoming Fear with Faith” sermon (2009)

Joyce Meyer

One who gains strength by overcoming obstacles possesses the only strength which can overcome adversity.

Albert Schweitzer

Nothing is more powerful to overcome temptation than the fear of God.

John Calvin (French Reformer)

The Bible itself gives us one short prayer which is suitable for all who are struggling with the beliefs and doctrines. It is: Lord I believe, help Thou my unbelief.

C. S. Lewis

You never know how much you really believe anything until its truth or falsehood becomes a matter of life and death to you.

C. S. Lewis

True friends don’t spend time gazing into each other’s eyes. They may show great tenderness towards each other, but they face in the same direction—toward common projects, goals—above all, towards a common Lord.

C. S. Lewis