My Prayer
I prayed for strength when life pulsed low,
Until God answered me:
“Go lift the load from weary ones,
Then I will strengthen thee.”
I asked for courage when hope despaired,
Then came the voice benign:
“Go lift the load from weary ones,
Then I will strengthen thee.”
I longed for light when darkness made,
Me stumble through the night:
“Thy lamp held high for others’ feet,
Will make thy pathway bright.”
I prayed that wisdom, talent, skill,
Increase their meager store:
“First share the portion that you have,
And I will give thee more.”
At length I learned that blessings sought,
And help for which I pray,
Are only mine when shed abroad,
And given, first, away.
by Author Unknown
I prayed for strength when life pulsed low,
Until God answered me:
“Go lift the load from weary ones,
Then I will strengthen thee.”
I asked for courage when hope despaired,
Then came the voice benign:
“Go lift the load from weary ones,
Then I will strengthen thee.”
I longed for light when darkness made,
Me stumble through the night:
“Thy lamp held high for others’ feet,
Will make thy pathway bright.”
I prayed that wisdom, talent, skill,
Increase their meager store:
“First share the portion that you have,
And I will give thee more.”
At length I learned that blessings sought,
And help for which I pray,
Are only mine when shed abroad,
And given, first, away.
by Author Unknown