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Quote by Joyce Meyer

“Patience is a fruit of the spirit that grows only under trial. It is useless to pray for patience. Well, actually I encourage you to pray for patience, but I'll tell you what you'll get TRIALS!”

Author

Joyce Meyer

Joyce Meyer is an American Christian author, speaker, and television host. Known for her inspiring books and broadcast programs, she addresses topics such as personal growth, spiritual living, and relationship issues. Since the 1970s, Meyer's works have helped countless people change their lives. more

“You thought you’d never give up your vocation, a voice whispered inside me. You thought you’d never even consider it. But you’ve met the one man who could change your mind. He is your perfect complement. He is Cathal to your Clodagh; he is Bran to your Liadan. No wonder you conjured up those images. No wonder they make you weep.”

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Book:Seer of Sevenwaters

Source: Seer of Sevenwaters

“You can control yourself if you really want to. I'll tell you how I know you can control yourself. If you were in a full fledged emotional temper tantrum in your house and I knocked on your front door..... Come on! Let me tell you what, you would get control of yourself, and it would only take a few seconds.”

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Author:Joyce Meyer

“The winner of the hoop race will be the first to realize her dream, not society's dream, her own personal dream.”

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Book:Barbara Bush: A Memoir

Source: Barbara Bush: A Memoir

“Here’s one of my favorite statements: We are never going to enjoy stability, we are never going to enjoy spiritual maturity until we learn how to do what’s right when it feels wrong, and every time you do what’s right by a decision of your will using discipline and self control to go beyond how you feel, the more painful it is in your flesh, the more you’re growing spiritually at that particular moment.”