Thought for the Day 5/25/2015

A Soldier's 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 ask for all thinks, that I might enjoy life,

I was given life that I might enjoy all things.

I got nothing that I asked for - but everything that I had hoped for,

Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered.

I am among all men most richly blessed.

- An Unknown Confederate soldier

Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 

2 Timothy 2:3