UNDERSTANDING GOD'S WORKS

 

August 28^th

 

 

“Understanding God’s Works”            12/22/84

 

 

 

Prayer of Faith

 

I asked 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 needed

Almost in spite of myself, my prayers were answered.

 

I am among all men, most richly blessed.

 

 

 

 

Rpw            11/01/07

 

 

Author Unknown

 

 

This has been pretty much the story of my life

 

 

Today is also the feast of Saint Augustine—who converted to Christianity—

After much prayer by his mother Monica whose feast day was yesterday.

 

Monica is a patron Saint for Christian Mothers and Augustine went on

To become very learned and a Doctor of the Church.  Theirs is a fascinating

Story—look in to it if you have the time.