Make Me Thy Fuel

 After talking on abuse—domestic, elder, and other kinds—these past few weeks in Ohio and Oregon, I’ve felt a personal need to refocus my thoughts on the Lord.  When I volunteered in a domestic violence shelter, I frequently felt the need for a spiritual bath, a cleansing from the painful information that was shared each week.Here’s one of my favorite prayers that does that.  It also challenges and calls me closer to the Lord.  I hope it blesses you as it has me. 

Make Me Thy Fuel

From prayer that asks that I may be

Sheltered from winds that beat on Thee,

From fearing when I should aspire,

From faltering when I should climb higher,

From silken self, O Captain, free

They soldier who would follow Thee.

From subtle love of softening things,

From easy choices, weakening,

(Not thus are spirits fortified,

Not this way went the Crucified)

From all that dims Thy Calvary,

O Lamb of God, deliver me.

Give me the love that leads the way,

The faith that nothing can dismay,

The hope no disappointments tire,

The passion that will burn like fire,

Let me not sink to be a clod,

Make me Thy fuel, O Flame of God.  

 Written by Amy Carmichael, Missionary to India

 Q. How did God speak to you from this moving poem? Blessings,Poppy SmithInternational speaker, multi-published author, Bible teacher, and spiritual coachInspiring Women to Thrive!  If you enjoyed this post, here are three more you might like:Jesus the Healer & Women10 Tips for Abundant GrowthSilence & SolitudePermission to use this article is granted provided the following credit is fully included.Poppy Smith is funny, warm, and passionate about helping women grow spiritually and personally so they experience the love and power of Christ in life’s ups and downs. A former teaching leader with Bible Study Fellowship, Poppy has a Masters in Spiritual Formation and ministers extensively as a retreat and conference speaker both in the US and around the world. For more information about Poppy’s heart, her books and ministry, please visit her website at www.poppysmith.com.Graphic courtesy of Microsoft Free Gallery - used with permission.