Amy Carmichael's mother taught her to ask anything of God…
““Amy Carmichael's mother taught her to ask anything of God, for He promises to hear and answer. So three-year-old Amy knelt at her bedside and fervently prayed: "Dear Lord please make my brown eyes blue. Amen." With those words she slipped into bed and fell asleep, confident that she would awake with dazzling blue eyes. In the morning Amy rushed to the mirror only to discover that her eves were as brown as ever. As a wave of disappointment rolled over her, she suddenly realized that "no" is as much an answer as "yes." She had learned a valuable lesson. The Lord does answer prayer, but often the answer is no.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Prayer can be answered in ways that differ from our expectations, teaching humility and acceptance of divine will.
In simple terms: God may answer, but not always as we hope.
Key Takeaway
Embrace unexpected outcomes.
Themes
faith
humility
expectation
divine will
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- parental guidance
- spiritual teaching
Key Concepts
prayer
acceptance
spiritual growth
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you respond when a prayer seems unanswered?
- What can you learn from a “no” answer?
A Different Perspective
Not all answers are positive; disappointment can be a teacher.