Thou hast not that, My child, but thou hast Me,
And am I not alone enough for thee?
I know it all, know how thy heart was set
Upon this joy which is not given yet.
And well I know how through the wistful days
Thou walkest all the dear familiar ways,
As unregarded as a breath of air,
But there in love and longing, always there.
I know it all; but from thy brier shall blow
A rose for others.
If it were not so I would have told thee.
Come, then, say to Me,
My Lord, my Love,
I am content with Thee.
-Amy Carmichael, Rose from Brier
(submitted by Elisabeth A.)
Thank you for sharing this…I hadn’t remembered it in a long time, and rereading it tonight was an encouragement and blessing.
I have Amy Carmichael quotes all through my journals and notebooks. God certainly had a solid grip on her life. My prayer is that my life will reflect the same devotion.