Jul 29, 2015

I Asked God ~ from the unknown Confederate Soldier


I asked God for strength that I might achieve.
     I was made weak that I might learn humbly to obey.
I asked God for health that I might do greater things.
     I was given infirmity that I might do better things.
I asked for riches that I might be happy.
     I was given poverty that I might be wise.
I asked for power that I might have the praise of men.
     I was given weakness that I might feel the need of God.
I asked for all things that I might enjoy life.
     I was given life that I might endure all things.
I got nothing I asked for.
But I had everything I had hoped for...
Almost despite myself my unspoken prayers were answered.
I am among all men most richly blessed.


...from the unknown Confederate Soldier

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