I love this short prayer below. I came across it this morning looking for some files from about fifteen years ago, and I am sure many have read this poem before. The author is only listed as “unknown Confederate Soldier” (here), so it comes from a few years back, but it is still worthy of circulation today. We can still call on His name today in the 21st century and He will “most richly bless” us.
A Poem
I asked God 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 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 asked for, but everything I had hoped for. Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered. I am, among all men, most richly blessed. I am, among men, most richly blessed... if only because of You, Lord. Amen.
Such beautiful words.
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Years ago my graddmother gave me a book of poems with this one itn it. O loaned the book to a cousin who ended up lossing it and I have been searching fo rsince. The poem touched me deeply and in times of sadness and depression I think of this poem and truely relize how lucky and blessed I am. Thank you for having it available.
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I belong to the SCV and we have these prayers all the time.