Quotes about Commitment

Here it is: a marriage of love, unity, and understanding is not rooted in romance; it is rooted in worship.

For most of us, church is merely an event we attend or an organization we belong to. We do not see it as a calling that shapes our entire life.

All their commitments to change have been subverted by the one thing they seem unwilling to do: take the focus off the other and put it on themselves. Here is the point: no change takes place in a marriage that does not begin with confession.

God is using the difficulties of the here and now to transform you, that is, to rescue you from you. And because he loves you, he will willingly interrupt or compromise your momentary happiness in order to accomplish one more step in the process of rescue and transformation, which he is unshakably committed to.

You can't divide human beings into the "those who make sacrifices" and "those who don't." We all carry things in our hearts for which we are very willing to make sacrifices. The issue that divides us is for what, or for whom, are we willing to make these personal sacrifices.

Faith is something that you do with your life. True biblical faith doesn't stop with thought; it radically rearranges the way that you approach everything in your life.

I am persuaded that the church today has many more consumers than committed participants.

Knowledge is an accurate understanding of truth. Wisdom is understanding and living in light of how that truth applies to the situations and relationships of your daily life. Knowledge is an exercise of your brain. Wisdom is the commitment of your heart that leads to transformation of your life.

Many, many believers think of their church as a place to attend rather than something with which they are intimately involved.

The reconciliation of a marriage must be a lifestyle, not just the response you have when things go bad. Consider

So your trials are not a sign that God has forgotten you or is being unfaithful to his promises. Rather, they stand as a reminder that he is committed to his grace and will not forsake it—it will complete its work.

Sure, there are times I get tired and wish he'd up and leave, but I don't get despondent.