The same boiling water that hardens the eggs softens the carrots.

 “In time, each person will receive a ‘customized challenge’ to determine his dedication to God.”  Elder Neal A. Maxwell

"Like the intense fire that transforms iron into steel, as we remain faithful during the fiery trial of our faith, we are spiritually refined and strengthened." - Elder Neil A. Anderson, "Trial of Your Faith", November 2012 Ensign.

 "Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass...it's about learning how to dance in the rain!" (Credit Unknown)

 "Every adversity, every failure, every heartache carries with it the seed of an equal or greater benefit."  - Napoleon Hill

 "A trial is just a hard blessing."

 Today's test is tomorrow's testimony.

 You can't always control the wind, but you can control your sails.

 Don't tell God how big your mountains are, tell your mountains how big God is.

 Do you see difficulties in every opportunity, or opportunity in every difficulty?

 If God brought you to it, He'll get you through it.

 "A woman [person] is like a tea bag - you never know how strong she is until she gets in hot water." -Eleanor Roosevelt

 I'd love to tackle my problems one at a time, but they refuse to get in line!

 "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." -Martin Luther King, Jr.

 The difficulties of life are intended to make us better not bitter.

 "That which comes easily departs easily. That which comes of struggle remains." -Gordon B. Hinckley

 You talk about your troubles and repeat them ore and ore, the Lord might think you like them and give you even more!