「一個我沒有活過的生命,一個我沒有死過的死;是另一個人的生命,是另一個人的死──
我把我的永恆全獻給祂。」賈艾梅出生於北愛爾蘭米利數的小村莊,來自一個小康的基督徒家庭。她的父親和叔父經營麵粉廠,除了促進當地經濟外,也奉獻部分收入為村莊建設學校和提供福音聚會。她在這樣虔誠的環境中成長,塑造了她日後熱衷於奉獻和宣教的生命。
賈艾梅年輕時性格活潑叛逆,但在十三歲時聽到詩歌〈耶穌愛我〉後,深受神的愛吸引,生命從此轉變。她開始積極投入信仰生活,並肩負起家庭的責任。十八歲時,父親過世,家中經濟陷入困境,她帶著家人搬到貝爾法斯特,並在當地向工廠女工傳福音,建立了名為「歡迎廳」的聚會場所。
賈艾梅的宣教旅程從凱錫克培靈大會啟發,雖然未能加入中國內地會,但她最終來到印度杜那瓦,開展她拯救當地女孩的事工。她成立了杜那瓦團契,救助被迫賣到廟宇的女孩,並透過提供教育和福音,幫助她們脫離不人道的對待。在賈艾梅的努力下,印度於1947年立法禁止這類買賣行為,然而,這樣的買賣行為依然持續發生,故杜那瓦團契至今仍舊持續努力拯救孩童的工作。
Amy Carmichael's life was a powerful example of selfless devotion and sacrificial love. Born in Ireland in 1867, she dedicated over 55 years of her life to missionary work in India, rescuing children from temple prostitution and providing them a safe haven through the Dohnavur Fellowship. Her work was driven by her deep Christian faith and her desire to show Christ’s love through action. Despite health challenges and hardships, she remained in India without furlough, giving her life entirely to the service of others.
In 1931, Amy suffered a serious fall that left her bedridden for the remaining 20 years of her life. Even in her physical weakness, she continued to serve by writing prolifically, producing over 35 books, including devotionals, letters, and poems that continue to inspire Christians around the world. One of her most profound quotes reflects the heart of her mission: "If I love to be loved more than to love, to be served more than to serve, then I know nothing of Calvary love." Her life and writings emphasize humility, service, and a deep faith rooted in loving others, leaving a lasting legacy that inspires selfless devotion to this day.