Amy Carmichael Quotes

When I consider the cross of Christ, how can anything that I do be called sacrifice?

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.

We have all eternity to celebrate the victories but only a few hours before sunset to win them.

Let nothing be said about anyone unless it passes through the three sieves: Is it true? Is it kind? Is it necessary?

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.

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.

Our loving Lord is not just present, but nearer than the thought can imagine - so near that a whisper can reach Him.

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.

All along, let us remember we are not asked to understand, but simply to obey.

Joy is not gush. Joy is not mere jolliness. Joy is perfect acquiescence ~ acceptance, rest ~ in God’s will, whatever comes.

Prayer is the core of the day. Take prayer out, and the day would collapse.

If you would live in victory . . . you must refuse to be dominated by the seen and the felt.

Thank God, He doesn't measure out grace in teaspoons.

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.

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.

A cup brimful of sweetness cannot spill even one drop of bitter water, no matter how suddenly jarred.

I would rather burn out than rust out.

If you have never been hurt by a word from God, it is probably that you have never heard God speak.

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

It is a safe thing to trust Him to fulfill the desires which He creates

Satan is so much more in earnest than we are--he buys up the opportunity while we are wondering how much it will cost.

The word comfort is from two Latin words meaning “with” and “strong” – He is with us to make us strong. Comfort is not soft, weakening commiseration; it is true, strengthening love.

Missionary life is simply a chance to die.

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.

He said "Love...as I have loved you." We cannot love too much.