Thoughts from Amy Carmichael
Amy Carmichael was a Christian missionary to India. She is most known for her work with the women and girls, many of whom were left at the Hindu temples. She rescued girls of all ages from a life of prostitution and started a home and school where she taught them the love of Jesus, while also providing love and care for their physical needs. Facing opposition from the priests and families, and even other missionaries, Amy served in India for fifty-five years. The last twenty of those years she was mostly confined to her bedroom due to chronic pain and immobility she suffered as a result of a terrible fall. She wrote many poems and books. Her home for girls is still in operation. Her work is continued by the girls she rescued and raised along with others sent by God to help. I encourage you to read more about this inspiring Christian lady, if you are not familiar with her.
I love to read and learn about Amy's life, as well as her many poems and writings. She truly exemplified a heart of sacrificial love for others. Loving like Jesus loved would accurately describe the life of this servant of the Lord.
Amy Carmichael always points me to Jesus. I wanted to share with you one of her poems today. Even in her chronic pain, Amy's prayer was to remain faithful to her Savior.
Flame of God
by Amy Carmichael
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