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P R I O R I T I E S

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Posted by: JG

This was sent to me by my sister Letha.

P R I O R I T I E S

I asked God to grant me patience. God said, No.
Patience is a byproduct of tribulations; it isn't
granted, it is earned.

I asked God to give me happiness. God said, No.
I give you blessings. Happiness is up to you.

I asked God to spare me pain. God said, No.
Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares
and brings you closer to me.

I asked God to make my spirit grow. God said, No.
You must grow on your own, but I will prune you to
make you fruitful.

I asked for all things that I might enjoy in life. God said
No. I will give you life so that you may enjoy all things.

I ask God to help me LOVE others, as much as God
loves me. God said... Ahhhh, finally you have the idea.

From: Letha My sister I'm so proud of her.


Posted by: talena

This is beautiful, and something that I really needed right now.

Thank you and God bless!

Talena


Posted by: rosequeen

>Thanks for this beautiful poem, it's sooo true today as ever, Kathie in Moultrie, Ga.


Posted by: Margo Gordon

Really Great Poem! ! Thanks. Believe it can get many to thinking.


Posted by: czynka

I would like to print it, translate it and give it to my brothers and sisters in our fellowship group.....if i may ??????????

Thankyou so much for this beautiful poem.


Posted by: alynelleu

I too would like to share it at bible study if that is permissible?


Posted by: all4him48

Quote:
Originally Posted by JG
This was sent to me by my sister Letha.

P R I O R I T I E S

I asked God to grant me patience. God said, No.
Patience is a byproduct of tribulations; it isn't
granted, it is earned.

I asked God to give me happiness. God said, No.
I give you blessings. Happiness is up to you.

I asked God to spare me pain. God said, No.
Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares
and brings you closer to me.

I asked God to make my spirit grow. God said, No.
You must grow on your own, but I will prune you to
make you fruitful.

I asked for all things that I might enjoy in life. God said
No. I will give you life so that you may enjoy all things.

I ask God to help me LOVE others, as much as God
loves me. God said... Ahhhh, finally you have the idea.

From: Letha My sister I'm so proud of her.

I LOVE THIS POEM, AND IT IS SO TRUE, THANKS:


Posted by: whome?

thanks for sharing that it lifted me up.


Posted by: JeriRose12

Good ones.

I really can use the patience, God -- RIGHT NOW!!!

I can truly attribute that pain draws me closer to Him. It makes me DESPERATE for Him! Where could I go but to the Lord?

~JeriRose~
Finding HIM in 2006


Posted by: Chimbamu

Amen, thank you for this.


Posted by: diamondcreates

Quote:
Originally Posted by JG
This was sent to me by my sister Letha.

P R I O R I T I E S

I asked God to grant me patience. God said, No.
Patience is a byproduct of tribulations; it isn't
granted, it is earned.

I asked God to give me happiness. God said, No.
I give you blessings. Happiness is up to you.

I asked God to spare me pain. God said, No.
Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares
and brings you closer to me.

I asked God to make my spirit grow. God said, No.
You must grow on your own, but I will prune you to
make you fruitful.

I asked for all things that I might enjoy in life. God said
No. I will give you life so that you may enjoy all things.

I ask God to help me LOVE others, as much as God
loves me. God said... Ahhhh, finally you have the idea.

From: Letha My sister I'm so proud of her.

Beautifully stated. God bless.