There have been times of late when I have had to hold on to one text with all my might: "It is required in stewards that a man may be found faithful." Praise God, it does not say "sucessful.
Amy Carmichaelcontinually we look at things about us without seeing more than a very little of what is there.
Amy CarmichaelIf I do not give a friend "The benefit of the doubt," but put the worst construction instead of the best on what is said or done, then I know nothing of Calvary love.
Amy CarmichaelIf I put my own good name before the other's highest good, then I know nothing of Calvary's love
Amy CarmichaelOur enemy is more aware than we are of the spiritual possibilities that depend upon obedience.
Amy CarmichaelWe must look upon the world, with all its delights and all its attractions, with suspicion and reserve. We who love our Lord and whose affections are set on Heavenly things voluntarily and gladly lay aside the things that charm and ravish the world, that our hearts may be ravished with the things of Heaven; that our whole being may be poured forth in constant and unreserved devotion in the service of the Lord who died to save us.
Amy Carmichael