Wednesday, September 16, 2009
I asked God...
I asked God to take away my habit.
God said, No.
It is not for me to take away,
But for you to give it up.
I asked God to make my handicapped child whole.
God said, No..
His spirit is whole, his body is only temporary.
I asked God to grant me patience.
God said, No. Patience is a byproduct of tribulations;
It isn't granted, it is learned.
I asked God to give me happiness.
God said, No.
I give you blessings;
Happiness is up to you.
I asked God to spare me pain.
God said, No.
Suffering draws you apart from
worldly cares and brings you closer to me.
I asked God to make my spirit grow.
God said, No.
You must grow on your own,
But I will prune you to make you fruitful.
I asked God for all things
That I might enjoy life.
God said, No.
I will give you life,
So that you may enjoy all things.
I asked God to help me LOVE others, as much as He loves me.
God said... Ahhhh,
Finally you have the idea.
I received this in an e-mail from my Mom this moring and it really hit home. I hope you all enjoy it also.
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6 comments:
Hi, there!!! It is so good to see you again. Hope you are doing well.
I published this same poem on my blog a few months ago. It was a blessing to me also. I try to remember all the things it says. Hope your day is very good. connie
What a beautiful Poem! You have a wonderful mother to think to send it to you.
God bless,
Bren
Hi Carrie so nice to see your contest entry on my blog, I was wondering how you are doing.
I've seen this before in an email, but it's always worth reading again. Thanks for sharing it and it's good to see you posting. :)
Hi Carrie,
Thank you for your sweet comment. :) I will try to get back to do some visiting when I can.
((Hugs))
this is so good! will be praying for you and your "afflictions" today.
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