For the Love of Us All

AUGUST 28^th, 2012

PRAYER OF FAITH

I asked God for strength, that I might achieve 

But I was made weak, that I might humbly obey

I asked for health, that I might do great things

I was given infirmity, that I might know what is great

I asked God for riches, that I might be happy

But 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 God for all things, that I might enjoy life

But I was given life, that I might enjoy all things

I got nothing that I asked for, but everything I needed

Almost in spite of myself, my prayers were answered

I am among all men, most richly blessed

Author unknown

First read 12-22-84

Rpw 11-01-07

Ps        pretty much the story of my life

Works are actions or accomplishments

Often in the sense of trying to please God

Through moral living

“And we know that in all things

God WORKS for the good of those who love him

Who have been called according to his purpose”                   Romans 8:28

“NOT by WORKS-so that no one can boast”                          Ephesians 2:9

“To prepare God’s people for WORKS of service

So that the body of Christ can be built up

Until we all reach UNITY in the faith

And the knowledge of the SON of God

And becoming mature

Attaining the full measure of the fullness of Christ”                 Ephesians 4:12-13