It is not the place where we are, or the work that we do or cannot do that matters, it is something else. It is the fire within that burns and shines, whatever be our circumstances. Amy Carmichael More Quotes by Amy Carmichael More Quotes From Amy Carmichael Let us not be surprised when we have to face difficulties. When the wind blows hard on a tree, the roots stretch and grow the stronger, Let it be so with us. Let us not be weaklings, yielding to every wind that blows, but strong in spirit to resist. Amy Carmichael being-strong strength inspirational When I consider the cross of Christ, how can anything that I do be called sacrifice? Amy Carmichael sacrifice crosses christ Let nothing be said about anyone unless it passes through the three sieves: Is it true? Is it kind? Is it necessary? Amy Carmichael three kind said If the praise of others elates me and their blame depresses me; if I cannot rest under misunderstandin g without defending myself; if I love to be loved more than to love, to be served more than to serve, then I know nothing of Calvary love. Amy Carmichael blame depressing praise Sometimes when we read the words of those who have been more than conquerors, we feel almost despondent. I feel that I shall never be like that. But they won through step by step, by little bits of wills, little denials of self, little inward victories, by faithfulness in very little things. They became what they are. No one sees these little hidden steps. They only see the accomplishment, but even so, those small steps were taken. There is no sudden triumph, no spiritual maturity. That is the work of the moment. Amy Carmichael maturity taken spiritual It is great to be faced with the impossible, for nothing is impossible if one is meant to do it. Wisdom will be given, and strength. When the Lord leads, He always strengthens. Amy Carmichael given lord impossible All along, let us remember we are not asked to understand, but simply to obey. Amy Carmichael remember We have all eternity to celebrate the victories but only a few hours before sunset to win them. Amy Carmichael sunset inspiration winning Now you are deep in what seems to me a peculiarly selfless service. The spiritual training of children must be that. You work for the years you will not see. You work for the Invisible all the time, but you work for the Eternal. So it is all worthwhile. Amy Carmichael spiritual children years Joy is not gush. Joy is not mere jolliness. Joy is perfect acquiescence ~ acceptance, rest ~ in God’s will, whatever comes. Amy Carmichael acceptance perfect joy Thank God for the battle verses in the Bible. We go into the unknown every day of our lives, and especially every Monday morning, for the week is sure to be a battlefield, outwardly and inwardly in the unseen life of the spirit, which is often by far the sternest battlefield for souls. Either way, the Lord your God goes before you, He shall fight for you! Amy Carmichael fighting monday morning If you have never been hurt by a word from God, it is probably that you have never heard God speak. Amy Carmichael speak hurt heard If you would live in victory . . . you must refuse to be dominated by the seen and the felt. Amy Carmichael refuse victory felt I think of the love of God as a great river, pouring through us even as the waters pour through our ravine at floodtime. Nothing can keep this love from pouring through us, except of course our own blocking of the river. Do you sometimes feel that you have got to the end of your love for someone who refuses and repulses you? Such a thought is folly, for one cannot come to the end of what one has not got. We have no store of love at all. We are not jugs, we are riverbeds. Amy Carmichael block rivers thinking Our loving Lord is not just present, but nearer than the thought can imagine - so near that a whisper can reach Him. Amy Carmichael imagine lord Give me the Love that leads the way The Faith that nothing can dismay The Hope no disappointments tire The Passion that'll burn like fire Let me not sink to be a clod Make me Thy fuel, Flame of God Amy Carmichael passion disappointment fire If a sudden jar can cause me to speak an impatient, unloving word, then I know nothing of Calvary love. For a cup brimful of sweet water cannot spill even one drop of bitter water, however suddenly jolted. Amy Carmichael jars sweet water Blessed are the single-hearted, for they shall enjoy much peace. If you refuse to be hurried and pressed, if you stay your soul on God, nothing can keep you from that clearness of spirit which is life and peace. In that stillness you will know what His will is. Amy Carmichael soul blessed blessing Our enemy is more aware than we are of the spiritual possibilities that depend upon obedience. Amy Carmichael obedience spiritual enemy He said "Love...as I have loved you." We cannot love too much. Amy Carmichael powerful inspiration christian
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