Quotes about Commitment
Whereas discipline without discipleship leads to rigid formalism, discipleship without discipline ends in sentimental romanticism.
— Henri Nouwen
A spiritual life without discipline is impossible. Discipline is the other side of discipleship. The practice of a spiritual discipline makes us more sensitive to the small, gentle voice of God.
— Henri Nouwen
Act ahead of your feelings and trust that one day your feelings will match your convictions. Choose now and continue to choose this incredible truth.
— Henri Nouwen
Suffering is not the issue. Fellowship with Jesus Christ is not a commitment to suffer as much as possible, but a commitment to listen with him to God's love without fear. It is to obedience that we are called.
— Henri Nouwen
Are we really servants when we can become masters again once we think we have done our part or made our contribution? Are we really servants when we can say when, where, and how long we will give of our time and energy? Is service in a far country really an expression of servanthood when we keep enough money in the bank to fly home at any moment?
— Henri Nouwen
It seems that in fact we live as if we should give as much of our heart, soul, and mind as possible to our fellow human beings, while trying hard not to forget about God…But Jesus' claim is much more radical. He asks for single-minded commitment to God and God alone. God wants all of our heart, all of our mind, and all of our soul.
— Henri Nouwen
Whether or not you choose to keep your covenant to always remember Him, He always remembers you.
— Henry B. Eyring
You may have confidence in the Lord's service. The Savior will help you do what He has called you to do, be it for a time as a worker in the Church or forever as a parent. You may pray for help enough to do the work and know that it will come.
— Henry B. Eyring
Pursue some path, however narrow and crooked, in which you can walk with love and reverence.
— Henry David Thoreau
You must get your living by loving, or at least half your life is a failure.
— Henry David Thoreau
Be true to your work, your word, and you're friend.
— Henry David Thoreau
it matters not how small the beginning may seem to be: what is once well done is done forever.
— Henry David Thoreau