What we want vs. what G-d gives us

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Browncoat

Browncoat

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I came across this quote this morning and gave it some deep thinking, just thought I'd share it with you all :)

“I asked G-d 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 G-d. 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 asked for, but everything I hoped for. Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered. I am, among all men, most richly blessed.”

This quote was by an unknown soldier in the Confederate army, during the American Civil War. I found it very interesting, because the soldier illustrates the difference between what we ask G-d for and what He, in His great wisdom, tends to give us in response - which isn't always what we asked for, but definitely something we need.

What do you think?
 
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Mal316

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That's a terrific quote. Thanks for sharing.
 
phil36

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Thats a good quote browncoat, thanks for sharing it.

Kind regards

Phil
 
resurrection33

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Browncoat said:
I came across this quote this morning and gave it some deep thinking, just thought I'd share it with you all :)

“I asked G-d 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 G-d. 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 asked for, but everything I hoped for. Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered. I am, among all men, most richly blessed.”

This quote was by an unknown soldier in the Confederate army, during the American Civil War. I found it very interesting, because the soldier illustrates the difference between what we ask G-d for and what He, in His great wisdom, tends to give us in response - which isn't always what we asked for, but definitely something we need.

What do you think?
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I believe we cannot even imagine the greatness of the things the Lord has in store for us.
 
aspen

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Browncoat said:
I came across this quote this morning and gave it some deep thinking, just thought I'd share it with you all :)

“I asked G-d 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 G-d. 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 asked for, but everything I hoped for. Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered. I am, among all men, most richly blessed.”

This quote was by an unknown soldier in the Confederate army, during the American Civil War. I found it very interesting, because the soldier illustrates the difference between what we ask G-d for and what He, in His great wisdom, tends to give us in response - which isn't always what we asked for, but definitely something we need.

What do you think?
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I like it! I usually pray that God will help me accept the consequences of living out His will. The consequences of living a life of love is harder than I thought.
 
Browncoat

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aspen said:
I like it! I usually pray that God will help me accept the consequences of living out His will. The consequences of living a life of love is harder than I thought.
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Oh, absolutely. It's within the nature of man to react strongly to the situations we face, be it strong love, strong anger, strong hate, etc. To make your reactions all reactions of strong love, however, takes the Divine Hand of G-d to accomplish, but ultimately, we are the better for it :)
 
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Browncoat said:
I came across this quote this morning and gave it some deep thinking, just thought I'd share it with you all :)

“I asked G-d 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 G-d. 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 asked for, but everything I hoped for. Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered. I am, among all men, most richly blessed.”

This quote was by an unknown soldier in the Confederate army, during the American Civil War. I found it very interesting, because the soldier illustrates the difference between what we ask G-d for and what He, in His great wisdom, tends to give us in response - which isn't always what we asked for, but definitely something we need.

What do you think?
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Excellent word! At times it is very hard to remember that all of our "problems" are given to us for a reason. While what we receive may be the opposite of what we ask for, there is a purpose behind that. His wisdom is infinite, while ours is very, very limited...
 
pickles

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I like it. That is why I will follow up a request to God Our Father with: please be gentle,you know I hate pain and hardship, I also will always accept your gifts, but if you can do it in a way that I dont have to suffer too much. I love you Father.
Smiles and God bless, pickles
 
wattie

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another op who won't let the o in God be there....... messianic Jewish beliefs?

I don't understand this yet.. why are you not allowed to put the o in God? Is it the thing of God's real name being so sacred you wish to revere it by not trying to label it with man made words?

Great quote though.. good perspective on life :)
 
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"Let me ask you something. If someone prays for patience, you think God gives them patience? Or does he give them the opportunity to be patient? If he prayed for courage, does God give him courage, or does he give him opportunities to be courageous? If someone prayed for the family to be closer, do you think God zaps them with warm fuzzy feelings, or does he give them opportunities to love each other?"

This is from Evan Almighty. Hearing it really brought peace to my heart during a situation in which I was NOT feeling patient at all.
 
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makes one think.....but there is one thing we can ask for and God said He will give it...Wisdom..so I pray for Wisdom then I will be able to use Wisdom to ask for the right things.
 
loveschild

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Thanks sure sounds like what happens at times.
 
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Harley_Angel

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IF God gave you wisdom, you wouldn't want a mercedes anymore, you'd want the economic gas-saver.
 
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