"God never asks us to do anything or go through anything that He will not empower us to do or give us the grace to endure."

"Nothing slips by God. Nothing catches Him off guard or takes Him by surprise, as it does us. He is always in control, always prepared and always waiting and able to meet your particular need, whatever that may be."

"If we were never led up steep treacherous hills, through deep waters and barren deserts, how would we ever learn to depend on His all-sufficient grace?"

"We do not easily trust those that we do not properly love. Do I really love God that much? Do I love Him enough to trust Him?"