I have a friend who wants something that they feel they deserve and they actually do, but they are not getting it and they are a little depressed because of it. i need a good scripture or quote to share with this person to give them hope and help them get their confidence back?
2006-06-22 10:59:57 · 10 answers · asked by jack 2 in Social Science ➔ Psychology
When you come to the end of all you know for certain,
one of two things will happen........
you will find the courage to leap,
or discover the wings to fly.
annonymous
2006-06-22 12:18:29 · answer #1 · answered by amuse4you 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's very sweet of you to want to encourage your friend. I'm sure any of the above quotes would do. Just one note of caution, though, and perhaps this is just my personal take on it, but I can't stand it when I open my heart to a friend or family member and their only reply is some generic quote or saying. Maybe your friend would find it more comforting if you mentioned something you admire about him or her personally rather than relying on some impersonal advice, even if it comes from God. And of course it goes without saying that if the person's not religious, quotes of biblical scripture probably won't be appreciated at all.
On the other hand, a little note or card in the mail or accompanying a bouquet of flowers that you sign and add your quote to would be a nice reminder the day after a serious heart-to-heart. In that case, I don't have a quote, but a song comes to mind: "It's a Beautiful Day" by U2. It's a song of hope that endures even when things aren't going so well, and it's quite beautiful.
2006-06-22 18:17:07 · answer #2 · answered by magistra_linguae 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aren't you a kind and loving friend! You might try Hebrews 6:12 "..be imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises" or Psalms 25:15 "by patience a commander is induced and a mild tongue itself can break a bone" Remind your friend that if you pray for patience, God sends you time. Patience is not something we are born with, and is one of the fruitages of the spirit. To be a patient person, one has to go through trial. Perhaps this is one of your friends trials! Faith is hope personified. Faith is the assured expectation of things hoped for; the evident demonstration of realities though not beheld. (Hebrews 11:1) So tell your friend to have faith, use this as a time of learning and gaining patience, and with a friend like you there, this should all turn out alright! :)
greeneyedpat, what a lovely scripture!! I have copied it down to remember at a future time.. thank you so much!
2006-06-22 11:15:23 · answer #3 · answered by themom 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i heard this somewhere and i believe with all my heart NOW that it's true.....it's impossible for things to stay the same!!! and if you have passed through the worst.....smile, and know that the better and best is yet to come!! You can't have rain without the rainbow at the end of the day, just like you can't live without realizing that you have been dead before life!!!
Good luck
2006-06-22 11:56:01 · answer #4 · answered by xqueenyx 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Isaiah chapter 43
2006-06-22 12:35:01 · answer #5 · answered by sheristeele 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You go Mom and Green!!!! Great scriptures!
2006-06-22 11:33:07 · answer #6 · answered by Gloria 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is almost a cliche now, but the only one I can think of is: "Patience is a virtue."
2006-06-22 11:03:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
2006-06-22 11:06:46 · answer #8 · answered by Kev 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Success is moving from failure to failure with no loss of enthusiasm"
-- Winston Churchill
2006-06-22 11:50:22 · answer #9 · answered by jackmack65 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try this website
www.wisdomquotes.com
2006-06-22 11:04:30 · answer #10 · answered by rqerita 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋