I asked God for strength, that I might achieve,
I was made weak, that I might learn humbly to obey.
I asked for health, that I might do greater things,
I was given infirmary, 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 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 all men, most richly blessed.
-Anonymous Civil War Soldier
Grace- Approval or favor.
"So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need it most." Hebrew 4:16
My bible defines grace as the favor of God. I love this poem. There has been so many things in my life that I wished I had, to be rich, to have more strength, to be able to keep up with my sisters. Sometimes there are also things I wished I didn't have, especially when it comes to my cp. I am finding out that the older I am getting, I am more prone to falling. There as been many times were either going up or down the stairs I lose my balance, but some how I usually catch myself.
Yesterday was different. I was doing everything right. I was going slow, hanging on to the railing,
I thought even making sure my feet were in the right place. But something happen, and I can't even tell you what. All I know is that I was falling backwards and not catching myself. In that moment I was thinking "I am going to hit my head on the wood floor!' I was also thinking about my neck. I have fragile neck because of a fall I had a couple years ago. This is where the grace (favor) of God came in. After I hit the wood floor, I could move and roll over, calling out my roommate name. I WASN'T hurt, sore yes, but nothing broken or bruised.
I love the line in the poem, "I was given weakness, that I might feel the need of God."
I believe the Lord was protecting me yesterday. Palms 91 says "Those who live in the shelter of the Most High will find rest in the shadow of the Almighty. This I declare about the Lord. He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God and I trust him. He will cover you with his feathers. He will shelter you with his wings. His faithful promises are your armor and protection"
He covered me with his feathers and sheltered me with his wings!! All I can say is that in that moment He was my armor and protection!
I might have weakness, I might not have a lot of money, I might walk with a limp and talk funny! But I also have the grace of God!!! As my favorite verse says " My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness." 2 Corth 12:9 Paul writes "So now I am glad to boast about my weakness, so that the power of Christ can work through me!" 2 Corth 12:9
I don't know about you, but as for me I need the grace of God!!!
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