“We played some good teams here, but nothing of the caliber we're going to see next week. It was good for us to face adversity a little bit. It might be a good thing for us heading into Kentucky .”
“Lydia had a couple of fabulous runs (in GS) in very adverse conditions. We had very, very high winds and lots of snow. I'll bet 8 or 9 inches fell during the day.”
When the world is worth nothing, then heaven is worth something. I leave every Christian to judge by his own experience, whether we do not overlove the world more in prosperity than in adversity (374) [.]
Grace represents the sublime glamour of human souls, the ability of physically courageous and emotionally brave people to give part of them in order to protect other people regardless of adverse consequence that they might personally endure.
All the adversity I've had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me... You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you.
Although these negative statements that we speak over people’s lives are ‘simple English’, they tend to be sticky and their damage is huge. Sometimes, these negative words or statements can have lasting adverse effect on the life of an individual.
“Despite the strong revenue growth and market momentum we have achieved over the last seven quarters, general market conditions and economic uncertainty adversely impacted our second quarter financial performance.”
“He's such a wonderful witness to his peers and showed just how he was able to persevere under extreme conditions at the time. He viewed the adversity more as a challenge versus an obstacle. He was so courageous.”
Rewards are not simply given, they are earned. Each of your trials and tribulations increases your reward. You are destined for success and greatness beyond measure. So smile to increase your endurance and laugh in the face of adversity.
It is more important to know where you are going than to get there quickly. Do not mistake activity for achievement.Remember that there is nothing stable in human affairs, therefore avoid undue elation in prosperity or undue depression in adversity.