(Un)Answered Prayer – A Good Poem
ByI often say that much of my struggles in life come not by failing to believe God has good for me, but in failing to value what is truly good. Oftentimes, I find myself praying for the good things, only to chafe against the means the Lord uses to bring me that good. This poem is one I would do well to read each day.
(Un)Answered Prayer
He asked for strength that he might achieve;
He was made weak that he might obey.
He asked for health that he might do greater things;
He was given infirmity that he might do better things.
He asked for riches that he might be happy;
He was given poverty that he might be wise.
He asked for power that he might have the praise of men;
He was given weakness that he might feel the need of God.
He asked for all things that he might enjoy life;
He was given life that he might enjoy all things.
He has received nothing that he asked for, all that he hoped for.
His prayer is answered. He is most blessed.
- From the chapel door at South Kent School
