Today I want to share part of my daily devotional with you, as it really resonated with me and touched my heart. I think all of us can relate to this unknown soldiers "prayer". God seems to do things different than how we would choose to do them, and often times it is hard to understand Him. The below prayer reminds us that not only does He know whats best for us, but since He has the big picture in mind with what is eternally best for us, we would be wise to trust Him in ALL things. Hope this blesses you too!
I asked for strength that I might achieve;
I was made weak that I might learn to humbly 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 given life that I might enjoy all things.
I got nothing that I had asked for;
but everything I had hoped for.
Almost despite of myself my unspoken prayers were answered;
I am, among all men, most richley blessed.
- An Unknown Confederate Soldier
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