There is always something to be happy about if we look for it: ‘Two men looked through prison bars, The one saw mud, the other stars.'
Amy CarmichaelDoes it not stir up our hearts, to go forth and help them, does it not make us long to leave our luxury, our exceeding abundant light, and go to them that sit in darkness?
Amy CarmichaelOur loving Lord is not just present, but nearer than the thought can imagine - so near that a whisper can reach Him.
Amy CarmichaelIf you would live in victory . . . you must refuse to be dominated by the seen and the felt.
Amy CarmichaelSometimes 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