Quotes About Commitment

So, you run as fast and as hard as you want, Nettie Gilbert. But when you're done running, come back to me.

in life you will encounter some very tough times, but you can find your strength in God. If there is something missing in your life, seek the Lord. If you once had him in your life and now he seems far away, guess who moved? He is still there; just go to him. He loves you with an everlasting love, and through obedience to him all commitments will endure.

She wasn't a Christian just on Sunday mornings; being a Christian was the core of who she was. And I adored that about her.

I vow to love you, and no matter what challenges might carry us apart, we will always find a way back to each other.

Courting is a much sweeter term than 'dating'. It sounds like it has more intent, more like an agreement that two people enter into with a future in mind.

Men aren't stupid, and you don't need a complicated set of rules to find a good one who loves you. Here's the only rule you need: if a man loves you, he will do anything he can to keep you around. Anything.

Here's to finally finding the one whose T-shirts you want to steal for the rest of your life.

I have to be in a relationship in order to be intimate. I'm not the one-night-stand kind of girl. Despite the rumors.

I've always been the type to fall in love fast and, with every boyfriend, I plan out my wedding in my head.

If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me" (Jeremiah 29:13, emphasis added). God is not interested in part of your heart. He desires for you to pursue Him with all your heart. Giving Him only part of your heart is the same as giving Him part of your cancer. The rest of it is still going to kill you.

There just comes a point where you realize it is time to show up for your parents, no matter what has passed between you or how you were raised or how busy you are. You just have to show up.

The greatest sin you can commit against your own life is to know what you want and not to act.

I never loved anyone so much that I thought it would last. In fact, I never felt I could give up my life of freedom to become a man's housekeeper. (Susan B. Anthony being interviewed by Nellie Bly)

The Bible that is falling apart usually belongs to someone who isn't.

Sadie . . ." He swallowed. "I'm not willin' to just be your cousin anymore." His shoulders squared. "Whatever it takes to win your affection, I'll do it. I'm gonna woo you like no man's ever wooed a woman before. An' I'm gonna win your love. You wait an' see.

lifted the jug he'd left in the shade between the mercantile and drugstore and took a lengthy swig, his gaze lifting to the window of Sadie's room. Wouldn't she rather have a whole house to call her own? Sure she would. Every woman wanted her own place, a husband, and a family. And he was willing to give it to her, if only she'd stop fluttering her eyelashes at the sheriff and look at Sid.

Being stubborn isn't a bad thing. Stubbornness could be defined as determination on steroids. As long as it's aimed in a God-honoring direction, being stubborn can be a gift because it gives you stick-to-itiveness.

Summer Steadman," came his voice of distant thunder, so tender Summer's heart ached with the beauty of the moment, "the God we serve has brought us together. He has opened my heart to loving you with a love that endures. You would do me much honor if you would agree to become my wife." Warm tears ran down Summer's cheeks. She could not find her voice, but she gave an eager nod and allowed her smile to speak for her.

There's something else I want to ask you, too." His hand still holding tight to hers, he glanced around the empty mercantile. Then he leaned across the counter, his face so close to hers his breath kissed her cheeks. "This isn't hardly the time or place, but I don't want to waste another minute. Sadie, would you do me the honor of allowing me to court you?

I know we haven't known each other for very long, but I know enough to see you're perfect for me. You love God, you want a big family someday, you're hardworking. And I can see us serving a congregation together—me preaching, you singing . . ." He smiled, his fingers tightening on hers. "We were made for each other, don't you see?

What I had to prove was that I had a dedication and a desire and a passion to do the work and everything else would fall in place because I have a vision that I want to portray and it did and I do it. I don't sell anything.

My parents have a wonderful marriage, for many years. But I can't commit myself for such a long time.

A life dedicated to service is impervious to cynics and immune to regret.

Writing one page a day equals a 365 page novel in a year.