Discipline is the wholehearted yes to the call of God. When I know myself called, summoned, addressed, taken possession of, known, acted upon, I have heard the Master. I put myself gladly, fully, and forever at His disposal, and to whatever He says my answer is yes.
In her work "Discipline: The Glad Surrender," Elisabeth Elliot expounds on the concept of discipline as an essential response to God's calling. She emphasizes that when one recognizes their divine summons, it leads to a transformative acceptance. This acknowledgment involves being deeply aware of one's purpose and the divine presence that guides them. Such awareness results in a commitment to serve wholeheartedly, reflecting a life driven by faith.
Elliot articulates that...