Soldier’s Prayer

I asked God for strength that I might achieve, I was made weak, that I might learn to humbly obey.

I asked God 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 had hoped for.

Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered.

I am among men, most richly blessed.

Found on the body of a Southern soldier 1861–1865

Published in: on September 22, 2013 at 11:19 am  Comments (4)  

4 Comments

  1. On September 22, 2013 at 4:32 pm dennis51 said:

    Don, good post. Sometime when you have a few minutes, would you mind telling me how you write a daily blog. I would settle for twice a week with my blog struggle to get one out every two weeks.
    email mac@vineinternational.org.
    Thank you
    In Christ,
    Dennis McCutcheon

    • On September 22, 2013 at 5:21 pm Donald R. McClarey said:

      I write for relaxation Dennis, and I can normally beat out a post in 15-30 minutes. I usually write my posts either in the evening after work or in the morning. I tend to be an early riser and I do a fair amount of writing between 5:00 AM and 6:00 AM. I do a fair amount of writing as an attorney, but that is usually technical in nature, often full of legal jargon, and not fun at all!

  2. On September 22, 2013 at 10:06 pm Three Well Beings said:

    What a beautiful prayer! I’m so glad to have read this.

    • On September 23, 2013 at 1:02 pm Donald R. McClarey said:

      It has always been one of my favorites Debra!


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