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I asked for health that I might do greater things;
I was given infirmity that I might do better things.
I asked God for strength, that I might achieve;
I was made weak that I might learn humbly to obey.
I asked for riches that I might be happy;
I was given poverty that I might be wise.
I asked for power and the praise of men;
I was given weakness to sense my 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 I asked for, but everything I hoped for;
In spite of myself, my prayers were answered.
I am among all men most richly blessed…(copied).To the Christian, prayer is the most powerful thing in the world. In its simplest definition, prayer is a spiritual child talking to his heavenly father. When one is born of “water and the Spirit,” (John 3:5) he becomes a child of God and is given the privilege of prayer in FAITH! James 1:6 says, “But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering...Children of God believe that God answers prayers according to their needs.
Begin the day with God, kneel down to Him in prayer. Lift up your heart to see His abode, and seek His love to share. Open the Book of God and read a portion there. That it may hallow all your thoughts and sweeten all your care. Go through the day with God, even though you may not see, wherever you are, at home, abroad, He is still near to thee. Converse in mind with God, your spirit heavenward raise; acknowledge every good bestowed and offer grateful praise. Conclude your day with God, your sins to him confess; Trust in the Lord’s atoning blood and plead his righteousness. Lie down at night with God, who gives His servants sleep; And when you tread the vale of death, He’ll safely guard and keep. (Author unknown).
Bob Craig, Elder