Thankful...

On this day we should all take the time to be thankful for those who have and are serving to protect this country and all that we cherish. I have an incredible amount of respect for all of our military branches and their families. We will never understand all that they have sacrificed to keep us safe. I ran across a prayer that I would like to share with you on this Veteran's Day.

The prayer, entitled "I ask", was written by a confederate soldier. It was recovered from his body in Devil's Den after the battle of Gettysburg.

"I asked God for strength, that I might achieve.
God made me weak, that I might obey.


I asked for health, that I might do greater things.
I was given grace, 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 received nothing I asked for.
My prayer was answered.


I am, among all people, most richly blessed."