“The patient endurance of the saints exhausts the evil power that attacks them, since it makes them glory in sufferings undergone for the sake of the truth. It teaches those too much concerned with a life in the flesh to deepen themselves through such sufferings instead of pursuing ease and comfort; and it makes the flesh's natural weakness in the endurance of suffering a foundation for overwhelming spiritual power. For the natural weakness of the saints is precisely such a foundation, since the Lord has made their weakness stronger than the proud devil.” MadeChristianSpiritualSufferingEvilNaturalLordTeachToo MuchProudComfortGloryWeaknessDevilConcernedStrongerFoundationPatientSakeSaintFleshEaseEnduranceOrthodoxOverwhelmingOrthodox ChristianSpiritual Power Author:Maximus the Confessor
“...the Lord said as He drew near His passion, 'Now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in Him. If God is glorified in Him, God will also glorify Him in Himself; and He will glorify Him at once' (Jn. 13:31-32). From This it is clear that divine gifts follow sufferings endured for the sake of virtue.” IfsMenSaidChristianSufferingPassionLordVirtueClearDivineSonSakeGods WillOrthodoxGlorify Author:Maximus the Confessor
“Gracious Lord, oh bomb the Germans. Spare their women for Thy Sake, And if that is not too easy, We will pardon Thy Mistake. But, gracious Lord, whate'er shall be, Don't let anyone bomb me.” IfsEasyMistakeLordSakeBombsSparesPardonGracious Book:Tennis Whites and Teacakes Source: Tennis Whites and Teacakes
“O Lord! take my heart, for I cannot give it; and when Thou hast it, O! keep it, for I cannot keep it for Thee; and save me in spite of myself, for Jesus Christ's sake.” GivingHeartJesusChristLordMy HeartJesus ChristSakeTheeSpiteSave Me Author:Francois Fenelon
“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.” WantStillsSoulLyingNamesWaterLordPathGreenSakeMy SoulRighteousnessShepherdsPasturesStill WatersShadow Of DeathGrieving PoemsFuneral CardGreen Pastures Author:David
“Surely there is a fitness in the institution of the Lord's Supper as a standing memorial by which the church at large may commemorate the grandest act, and by which the heart of each individual believer may be reminded of his dearest friend. You, who have learned to love the Saviour, will prize His ordinance for the Saviour's sake. You who rejoice in the salvation purchased by His dying, will not fail with gratitude and faith to show the Lord's death until He come.” HeartMayShowsIndividualChurchLordFailingDyingGratitudeStandingInstitutionsSalvationSakeBelieverPrizeRejoiceMemorialSaviourSupperOrdinancesDearest FriendLord's Supper Author:William Morley Punshon
“The Devil's methods of opposition are those of alliance and antagonism, and the only serious one is the first. Let us beware of it. Do not let us imagine that we can take into our fellowship and enlist under one banner men who simply affirm truth about Jesus, unless in their own lives there is an absolute loyalty to the Lord Christ. Antagonism is the creation of force for the kingdom of God. Put a man in prison for Christ's sake, and the earthquake will surely follow, and the work will spread.” MenFirstsJesusForceChristLordImagineCreationSeriousDevilAbsolutesMethodPrisonSakeSpreadLoyaltyKingdomsOppositionImagine ThatFellowshipKingdom Of GodAlliancesEarthquakesBannerAntagonism Author:G. Campbell Morgan
“It has always seemed somewhat paradoxical to me that we must constantly have the Lord command us to do those things which are for our own good. The Lord has said, 'He that findeth his life shall lose it: and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it.' (Matt. 10:39.) We lose our life by serving and lifting others. By so doing we experience the only true and lasting happiness. Service is not something we endure on this earth so we can earn the right to live in the celestial kingdom. Service is the very fiber of which an exalted life in the celestial kingdom is made.” MadeSaidEarthLosesLordOur LivesEndureSakeKingdomsCommandLastingServingLiftingCelestialExaltedFiberParadoxicalLasting HappinessLifting Others Author:Marion G. Romney
“When someone hurts you or harms you, even if it is a deep wound, forgive them. Forgive them NOT for their sake, but as a sign of gratitude to Allah. Why you ask? For making you the victim and not the oppressor. There is no crime in being a victim, rather it brings you closer to Allah and rids you of sins. But as for the oppressor, they'll have to face their Lord one day. So in reality, they are their own greatest victims.” IfsRealityFacesAsksHurtSinLordCrimeGratitudeOne DayVictimForgivingSakeHarmWoundsMuslimOppressorsDeep Wounds Author:Suhaib Webb
“I often saw weary little women coming to the table after most exhausting labors, and large, bumptious husbands spreading out their hands and thanking the Lord for the meals that the dear women had prepared, as if the whole came down like manna from heaven. So I preached a sermon in the blessing I gave. You will notice that it has three heresies in it: Heavenly Father and Mother, make us thankful for all the blessings of this life, and make us ever mindful of the patient hands that oft in weariness spread our tables and prepare our daily food. For humanity's sake, Amen.” IfsLittlesWholeHandsMotherHumanityThreeFatherHeavenLordSawsAtheismBlessingHusbandLaborTablesPreparedPatientSakeDearSpreadPositive AtheismThis LifeMealsHeavenlyWearySermonsHeresyHeavenly FatherExhaustingAmenWearinessLittle Women Author:Elizabeth Cady Stanton
“Adorn yourself with truth, try to speak truth in all things; and do not support a lie, no matter who asks you. If you speak the truth and someone gets mad at you, don't be upset, but take comfort in the words of the Lord: Blessed are those who are persecuted for the sake of truth, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven (Matt. 5:10).” IfsInspirationalTryingMatterChristianLyingAsksSpeakHeavenReligiousLordSupportComfortAll ThingsBlessedMadSakeKingdomsUpsetOrthodoxSpeak The TruthKingdom Of HeavenPersecutedBlessed Are Those Author:Gennadius of Constantinople
“The Lord greatly loves the repenting sinner and mercifully presses him to His bosom: "Where were you, My child? I was waiting a long time for you." The Lord calles all to Himself with the voice of the Gospel, and his voice is heard in all the world: "Come to me, my sheep. I created you, and I love you. My love for you brought Me to earth, and I suffered all things for the sake of your salvation, and I want you all to know my love, and to say, like the apostles on Tabor: Lord, it is good for us to be with You."” KnowsWorldWantInspirationalChildrenLongEarthChristianWaitingVoiceReligiousLordHeardLove YouLong TimeAll ThingsSalvationPressesSakeMy ChildrenSinnerOrthodoxSheepI Want YouRepentApostlesBosomsMy Love For You Author:Silouan the Athonite
“Lead me, Lord, to the Rock that is higher than I. Let me hear your word, give me grace to obey, to build steadily, stone upon stone, day by day, to do what You say. Establish my heart where floods have no power to overwhelm, for Christ's sake. Amen.” GivingHeartChristLordGraceRocksHigherMy HeartOne DayStonesLet MeGive MeSakeFloodAmenLeading Me Book:A Lamp unto My Feet: The Bible's Light for Your Daily Walk Source: A Lamp unto My Feet: The Bible's Light for Your Daily Walk
“Bless my family, kindred, friends and country, be our God and guide this day and forever for His sake, who lay down in the grave and arose again for us, Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.” CountryJesusChristLordForeverJesus ChristMy FamilyLaysSakeGuidesGravesThis DayBlessOur LordAmenKindred Book:Washington's Prayers Source: Washington's Prayers