He was made weak that he might obey.
He asked for health that he might do greater things;
He was given infirmity that he might do better things.
He asked for riches that he might be happy;
He was given poverty that he might be wise.
He asked for power that he might have
the praise of men;
He was given weakness that he might feel
the need of God.
He asked for all things that he might enjoy life;
He was given life that he might enjoy all things.
He has received nothing that he asked for;
All that he hoped for.
His prayer is answered. He is most blest.
~ Author Unknown ~
Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are the meek,
for they shall possess the earth.
Blessed are they who hunger and thirst for justice,
for they shall be satisfied.
Blessed are the merciful,
for they shall obtain mercy.
Blessed are the clean of heart,
for they shall see God.
Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they shall be called children of God.
Blessed are they who suffer persecution
for justice's sake,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Blessed are you when men reproach you, and
persecute you, and speaking falsely, say all
manner of evil agaisnt you, for My sake.
~ Matthew 19:26 NIV
