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Tuesday, November 30, 2010

i asked God for...

"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 hoped for. Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered. I am, among all men, most richly blessed."

-unknown

i found this poem on an old folded piece of paper.  my oldest sister, a carmelite nun in south dakota, sent it to me a long while ago- perhaps when it didn't hold as much meaning for me. i read it during my last hours of labor.  it was nice to feel her so close when she is so far away.

3 comments:

  1. That's lovely. In some ways, it reminds me of my mother-in-law. She would have liked that very much.

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  2. I printed this out to post on the fridge. It is a message we need to hear.

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  3. very touching. makes me miss my sister who is in a Carmelite convent.

    blessings!

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