Faith Quote by Richard J. Foster
““Catherine Marshall writes, “Resignation is barren of faith in the love of God…. Resignation lies down quietly in the dust of a universe from which God seems to have fled, and the door of Hope swings shut.”2””
About This Quote
Source Book: Celebration of Discipline by Richard J. Foster, 1978
Resignation reflects a loss of trust in divine love, leading to hopelessness and spiritual emptiness.
In simple terms: Giving up shows loss of faith and hope.
Key Takeaway
Reignite faith and seek hope.
Themes
faith
hopelessness
spirituality
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
spiritual
motivational
When to use this quote
- personal crisis
- spiritual counseling
- religious study
- grief coping
Key Concepts
theology
existential crisis
trust
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you actively nurture faith during doubt?
- What practices revive hope after loss?
A Different Perspective
Hope can be restored through active seeking, not passive resignation.
