Amy Quote by Elisabeth Elliot
![“[Amy Carmichael's] great longing was to have a "single eye" for the glory of God. Whatever might blur the vision God had give her of His work, whatever could distract or deceive or tempt other to seek anything but the Lord Jesus Himself she tried to eliminate.” quote by Elisabeth Elliot](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/404/elisabeth-elliot-1209_amy_amy-carmichael-s-great-longing-was-to-ha_1010895.jpg)
“[Amy Carmichael's] great longing was to have a "single eye" for the glory of God. Whatever might blur the vision God had give her of His work, whatever could distract or deceive or tempt other to seek anything but the Lord Jesus Himself she tried to eliminate.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Biography of Amy Carmichael, 1975
Amy Carmichael sought a singular focus on God's glory, eliminating distractions to keep her vision clear.
In simple terms: She wanted one clear focus on God, removing all distractions.
Key Takeaway
Prioritize core purpose, remove diversions.
Themes
faith
focus
dedication
Mood
devotional
determined
Type
spiritual
inspirational
When to use this quote
- ministry work
- personal devotion
- missionary life
Key Concepts
spirituality
mission
vision
Questions to Reflect On
- What distractions must you eliminate?
- How to stay balanced while focused?
A Different Perspective
Single-minded focus can cause isolation.
![“The Doctor: This is bad, I don't like this. [kicks console and yells in pain] Never use force, you just embarrass yourself. Unless you're cross, in which case... always use force! Amy: Shall I run and get the manual? The Doctor: I threw it in a supernova. Amy: You threw the manual in a supernova?…” quote by Steven Moffat](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d08/steven-moffat-2328_amy_the-doctor-this-is-bad-i-don-t-like-this_111624.jpg)
