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?
“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?