February 26, 2010
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Reinspired by Amy Carmicheal
“What is the secret to great living? Entire separation to Christ and devotion to Him. Thus speaks every man and woman whose life has made more than a passing flicker in the spiritual realm. It is the life that has no time for trifling that counts.”
“We often ask the question, “what is the harm of it?” about reading certain books, following certain pursuits, taking our recreation in certain ways…We spend a precious hour by deliberate choice over something not worthwhile. We long to live life to the uttermost, to touch souls to eternal issues. Entire separation to Christ and devotion to Him is required. There is no other path to reach our goal? There is not. Ours should not be the love that asks, “How little?” but “how much?” the love that pours out its all and revels in the joy of having anything to pour on the feet of its Beloved. The question “what is the harm?” falls from us and is forgotten when we see Calvary, the Crucified, the risen-again Rabboni of our souls.” –Amy Carmichael
Seven women joined Amy Carmichael serving in India. They signed these principles:
My vow–Whatsoever Thou sayest unto me, by Thy grace I will do it
My constraint–Thy love, o Christ, my Lord
My confidence–Thou art able to keep that which I have committed unto Thee
My joy–To do Thy will, O God
My discipline–That which I would not choose, but which Thy love appoints
My prayer–Conform my will to Thine
My motto–Love to live; live to love
My portion–The Lord is the portion of mine inheritance
