Wow. I was searching for a little inspiration on putting together a family devotion for Thanksgiving and I found this little jewel by Dr. Ray Pritchard. A great, concise teaching on Psalm 131, which has been described as "one of the shortest to read, but one of the longest to learn".
Buried in there is this this little prayer about simplicity:
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 infirmity, then 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 I asked for, but everything I had hoped for.
Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered.
I am, among men, most richly blessed.
What Children Can Teach Us At Thanksgiving - sermon by Dr. Ray Pritchard - November 1991
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