Love Quote by Elizabeth Goudge
““I had not known before that love is obedience. You want to love, and you can’t, and you hate yourself because you can’t, and all the time love is not some marvelous thing that you feel but some hard thing that you do. And this in a way is easier because with God’s help you can command your will when you can’t command your feelings. With us, feelings seem to be important, but He doesn’t appear to agree with us.””
About This Quote
Source Novel: "The Little White Horse", 1929
Love is an active obedience, not just feeling; divine help lets will guide actions when emotions falter.
In simple terms: Love is doing, not just feeling.
Key Takeaway
Align actions with love, seek spiritual support.
Themes
love
obedience
spirituality
willpower
Mood
thoughtful
inspirational
Type
philosophical
spiritual
When to use this quote
- marriage
- parenting
- community service
- personal growth
Key Concepts
emotions
divine aid
self‑discipline
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you act lovingly when you feel otherwise?
- What role does faith play in your actions?
A Different Perspective
Emotions can conflict with moral duties.
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