Here is a poem written by a young soilder who recieved massive injuries during the American Civil war. He lived as a severely disabled person for the rest of his days; wrestling and waiting for God to show His face and purpose in it all. At the end of his struggles he wrote:-
I asked for strength that l might achieve,
and l was made weak that l may obey.
I asked for health that l might do greater things
and l was given infirmity that l might do better things.
I asked for riches that l might be happy and l
was given poverty that l might be wise.
I asked for power that l might have the praise
of man, and l was given weakness that l might
feel the need of God.
I asked for all things that l might enjoy life
and l was given life that l might enjoy all things.
I have recieved nothing that l asked for,
but all that l hoped for.............
My prayer is answered.
3 Comments:
hi Helen wondered where you'd got to!
makes you think doesn't it, interesting.
Hi Tracie - just checking in. :) Goood blog by the way.
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