My Requests
I asked God for strength, that I might achieve. I was
made weak, that I might learn humbly to obey. I asked 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 give life, that I might enjoy all things. I got
nothing that I asked for- but got everything I had hoped
for.
Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered. I
am, among all people, most richly blessed.
An Unknown Confederate Soldier
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story please authenticate and I will be happy to credit, or
remove, as the circumstances dictate.
Wit & Wisdom - May 25, 1998