Bitter Winter Quotes

“He hunched over, the pain already almost too much to bear. In the midst of it, a question seemed to whisper through his soul, gently but firmly, asking him who was more important to him—Kyrin or Elôm? He choked down a sob that lodged in his throat with the rising flood of pain. How could he answer that question? He shook his head, but after the initial wave of grief, quietness followed, and he straightened up again, swiping away the tears with his gloves. More threatened, but he looked up at the sky. “I tried to save Kyrin myself and almost went against everything I believe. I doubted You, Lord, and forgot my faith. I never want to do that again.” A couple more tears made their escape. “Kyrin is Yours. I love her more than anything in this world, but You love her even more. If You want to take her… I know, even if I don’t understand, that it’s best. I couldn’t survive it on my own, but if that’s what You want of me, then I know You’ll give me the strength I don’t have.” The grief descended again, and Jace let it course through him, spilling out in his tears and heaving breaths as he surrendered entirely to Elôm’s will.”
― Jaye L. Knight, Bitter Winter

“He’d brought this on himself with his lack of faith. He’d been so afraid for Kyrin that he’d let his fear overwhelm him. His poor decisions had been based on the desperate and misguided belief that he could save her under his own power.”
― Jaye L. Knight, Bitter Winter

“I know that everyone is afraid. So am I. But where is your faith? It is times like this where we must cling to it. Elôm has not abandoned us, and I will not see us abandon Him.” Daniel drew a deep breath. What these men needed was a bit of hope and direction. It was too easy to feel helpless and that led to desperation.”
― Jaye L. Knight, Bitter Winter

“She smiled lovingly at him. “I know. But just look at how Elôm took your weakness and used it for good anyway. If you hadn’t been caught by Reynold’s men, you wouldn’t have overheard that they were going after Avery. He would have been taken to Davira and killed, and many more would have died here without the remedy.” Jace shook his head as he pondered it. What an incredible thing. Mortals could mess things up so terribly, yet Elôm could still use their mistakes to bring about good.”
― Jaye L. Knight, Bitter Winter

“No doubt she could see the toll these days had taken on him. Jace shook his head. “It’s all right. I learned a great deal about faith and trusting Elôm while waiting for you to recover.”
― Jaye L. Knight, Bitter Winter

“For a long moment, he knelt in silence as emotions, fears, and heartache roared inside him. At last, he forced his mind to quiet as much as possible and reached out for the presence he knew was always there.”
― Jaye L. Knight, Bitter Winter

“Whenever doubt crept in, he reminded himself of standing beside Elon in Valcré. Elon loved them so much he had given His life for them. That love didn’t change just because their circumstances did.”
― Jaye L. Knight, Bitter Winter

“And you’ve prayed about this?” She nodded firmly. “Yes.” Well, if she was sure, then he had no real objections. She was strong and capable—just like their mother—and if it ever did come to that, he could see her at Daniel’s side when he rose to the throne.”
― Jaye L. Knight, Bitter Winter