A Moment With Pastor Fred

Here are some quotes I came across lately which blessed me.  Remember, just because I quote someone doesn’t mean I agree with everything the individual has ever said. But these sayings encouraged me and I hope they encourage you too.

“The Christian life is one of trusting in Christ, struggling against sin and striving for the prize. There will be times of pruning, stagnation, and even regress. Yet over the full course of time, there will be advances in sanctification and fruitfulness will be evident.” – Paul Washer

“It is always possible to be thankful for what is given rather than resentful over what is withheld. One attitude or the other becomes a way of life.” – Elisabeth Elliott

“Take heart today; your Savior actively sits in sovereign control over all the things that confuse, overwhelm, surprise or disturb you.” – Paul Tripp

“We should ask God to increase our hope when it is small; awaken it when it is dormant; confirm it when it is wavering; strengthen it when it is weak and raise it up when it is overthrown.” – John Calvin

“Be not discouraged, the Lord only afflicts for good. It is necessary that our sharpest trials should sometimes spring from our dearest comforts, else we should be in danger of forgetting ourselves, and setting up our rest here.” – John Newton

“Come boldly believer for despite the whisperings of Satan and the doubting of your own heart you are greatly loved.”  – Charles Spurgeon