P R I O R I T I E S Author Unknown

Accidental Poet

P R I O R I T I E S

Author Unknown

 

I asked God to grant me patience.

  God said, No. Patience is a by-product 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 life.

  God said, No. I will give you life so that you may enjoy all things.  

I asked God to help me LOVE others, as much as he loves me.

  God said... Ahhhh, finally you have the idea.

 

  • Author: Sharon\'s Poet (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: November 17th, 2017 12:01
  • Comment from author about the poem: I came across this one day, and it was like the sunrise of a bright new day. I wish you all the very best each new day has to offer.
  • Category: Unclassified
  • Views: 36
  • Users favorite of this poem: Laura🌻, Christina8
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  • kevin browne

    beautiful, AP. a good find.

    • Accidental Poet

      Yes Kevin, I too thought it a beautiful find myself.

    • Laura🌻

      AP,
      Diamond and Kevin
      have said it best...
      a Beautiful Gem of a post!
      Thank you!

      • Accidental Poet

        Thanks Laura. Wish I knew who wrote it so I could credit them for it.

      • w c

        Thanks AP. You found a little treasure!

        • Accidental Poet

          Yes WC, it seems I did find a treasure that I always try to keep in mind.

        • Christina8

          This is a beauty! Thanks for sharing with us!

          • Accidental Poet

            Thank you for reading Christina.

          • myself and me

            Thank you for sharing the wisdom.

          • Fay Slimm.

            Such an inspiring read and thanks for sharing it A.P.

            • Accidental Poet

              Thanks Fay. I thought it a worthy read when I first read it too.

            • Goldfinch60

              Good write by that person, God can lead us but we need to learn the right way.

              • Accidental Poet

                That's where intuition comes into play. Thanks Goldie.

              • FredPeyer

                Whoever wrote this is a genius! Thanks for sharing it, AP!

                • Accidental Poet

                  You're welcome Fred. Yes, they are a genius.



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