Floral Design Newsletter

#7 Split Identity

"Paradoxes of Prayer"

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, most richly blessed!

(Fr. Dear Abby's column)

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