God's way of dealing with us ...

God\'s way of dealing with us is to throw us into situations over our depth, then supply us with the necessary ability to swim.
God's way of dealing with us is to throw us into situations over our depth, then supply us with the necessary ability to swim.
 Catherine Marshall

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We are in a survival mentality, and that's hard-wired into our humanity, because we are the winners of an evolutionary struggle of millions and millions and millions of years.
 John Shelby Spong
I've always come back from adversity, and I've always had the mentality of proving people wrong.
 David Beckham
I like to challenge hitters with a 'Here it is, hit it,' mentality. It's definitely a big part of my game, especially when I get in situations where I need it. I usually save a little bit so it's there for me.
 Justin Verlander
If a warrior is to succeed at anything, the success must come gently, with a great deal of effort but with no stress or obsession.
A warrior takes his lot, whatever it may be, and accepts it in ultimate humbleness. He accepts in humbleness what he is, not as a grounds for regret but as a living challenge.

Quotes from the same author

I believe the old cliché, 'God helps those who help themselves,' is not only misleading but often dead wrong. My most spectacular answers to prayers have come when I was so helpless, so out of control as to be able to do nothing at all for myself.
 Catherine Marshall
Once we recognize our need for Jesus, then the building of our faith begins. It is a daily, moment-by-moment life of absolute dependence upon Him for everything
 Catherine Marshall
Acceptance says, True, this is my situation at the moment. I'll look unblinkingly at the reality of it. But I'll also open my hands to accept willingly whatever a loving Father sends me.
 Catherine Marshall
I learned that true forgiveness includes total acceptance.
 Catherine Marshall
I learned that true forgiveness includes total self-acceptance. And out of acceptance wounds are healed and happiness is possible again.
 Catherine Marshall