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What do you think of the Lord's Test?

I woke up this morning and knew that today,

The sun would not be shining

and the clouds would be gray.

As I stepped outside,

Rain fell upon my head.

My car wouldn't start

so I walked to school instead.

I forgot all of my assignments

I failed all of my tests.

I dropped my head in disgust

and asked the Lord for one request.

'Lord, why is it that

things won't go my way?'

He gently replied,

'Dear child it is because

you didn't thank me yesterday.

I woke you up and enabled

you to see the sun again.

I gave you shelter,

protected your family, and even let

you make a new friend.

I blessed you far

greater than I ever had before.

But you were too busy

to thank me once more.

You didn't feel sick

because I maintained your health.

You had money in your pocket

because I maintained your wealth.

You had shoes on you feet

and clothes to wear, too.

You had plenty of food to eat,

and what did you do?

You ignored me and went

about your tasks.

But when you wanted something

you never hesitated to ask.

I was there when you needed me

and that wasn't too long ago.

But when things started going your way,

it was me you did not know.

As if that weren't enough,

I provided your favorite luxuries.

This was something I didn't have

to do-they weren't even necessities.

And when it was time to get on your

knees and show your gratitude,

You decided that after such a

fulfilling day, you weren't in the mood.

So I decided to

give you just a little test.

To show you how it would feel

to stop being blessed.'

I began to realize what

the Lord was saying.

And when I got home, I fell

to my knees and started praying.

He said, 'My child, you have

learned and you know I do forgive.

But remember to remember this day

as long as you shall live.

I love filling your life with joy,

and your pain I'll alleviate it.

But just a simple thank you

would show how much you

appreciate it.'

Update:

I knew that there would be negative comments.

God is not being vindictive. It is like constantly doing things for those we love but not once do we get a "Thank you." God would like us to show some gratitude instead of only going to Him when things are going bad and we need help. Some of us ignore Him when things are going well but the minute we are in trouble, we suddenly remember Him.

So, sometimes, God holds back His blessings. What would you do if your parent or spouse or significant other stopped doing the thoughtful, loving things they normally do because you never show them any appreciation? God is no different.

And the comment about the children with cancer, God is not testing them. He is working with doctors to help them to get the treatment they need.

We don't ask God to give us breath every morning or sunshine but He does anyway.

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  • 1 decade ago
    Favorite Answer

    Wow. So true. And yet some people STILL don't get it and treat God like a vending machine. Neat little poem there.

    You think some of those negative comments are because those particular people are perhaps afraid? Afraid that they really are doing something wrong, afraid that there really is someone greater than them?

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Thank you Debbie for posting that. I loved it. I copied it for me.

    Thank You God for loving us and sending Your son to die for us.

    God Bless perfect question.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    I never asked God for anything.

    And if he needs anything, he needs but ask. I'm in a generous mood today.

  • 1 decade ago

    Sorry, but this is a forum to ask and answer questions. The poetry forum is down the hall and to the left.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Oh! I love this!

    Thanks for sharing!

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    What test is he given all the children dying in cancer wards around the world right now?

  • 1 decade ago

    Cleveland 07/27/09

    Debbie,.Debbie,..Debbie,..!??!!

    Your situation resembles Saint Augustine's,.. Would'nt state that you're talking through your hat,..Since "Our Lord,..do this sort of thing,..I was a very well adjusted youngster,..

    One day I clearly heard ( at around 2 or 3 years old ) persons in

    the house told the bigger boy,.. (Who in hell was he, anyway,.) to

    kill me,..I ran outside and, ate Doo-doo,..Eh,..? He told them he

    wasnt going to do it because I ate dung,.etc,.etc

    Later several years,..maybe, five or six,..My mother and father

    came, or,.was in route to pick me up,..when they were intercepted,..

    They were told they were spotted,..and, they would lose as a result of their effort,..Am I Charles A Lindbergh III,..and, was held,.??

    On to a later time,..I had become quite timid,..lonely,etc,..So,.I

    asked Christ to help me find companionship,..Did not need him,..for

    God watched me,..And, when time was right he woud give to me plenty of companionship,..So,..Christ took liberty to plant a very

    odd person on my School campus,..A very evil demon,..and, to this day I regret having contact with Christ,..If you examine this tale carefully you would know of whom I refers to as the demon,.

    Because of the misunderstanding with Christ,..I've become the

    same level of Retrobate as he,..And, Christ be merely a Lord,..Jes-

    us Christ is.Lord,..But, I exists God's prophet,..and ranks high,..

    Sooo,.Christ gets busted for the misconducts he allow into ,..and are directing in my affiars,..and life,.

    But, in your situation,..As I stated Yours resembles St. Augustine,..

    Just look at what Augustine became,..perhaps he wants you,..Have plans to make you a huge presentation,.You may become larger

    than life,..If he will do much for you,..especially because he watches you constantly,..Oh,..man,..!? This would make you a part of Ch-

    rist's multitude of beings his following,..Meanwhile, could you jump ship on him,..and come aboard in God's body of people,..We shall work together,..The Church of God, The Catholic Church, and

    The Muslim Church will be the area I shall dwell,..Why not Find

    a copy of the Chant for the Holy Catholic Church,..Read same ca-

    refully,..And, the line that states: "Holy Mary Mother of Our Lord,.!"

    Make it this Not Mother of God,..then read all of that the Chant states,..It Can be quite true,..

    Eliasis Yahwehei ( The Main Man ).

    Source(s): I seen,..I understand,..And,..knows of Christ's abilities,..Yet, he be merely,a Lord,.. I am Retrobate in God's presence same as he,..I AM JOHN,..!!
  • 1 decade ago

    Oh, so now the Lord is "testing" to see if we are polite?

    And then he "get's even" if we aren't....

    LOL!

  • 1 decade ago

    Dear child it is because

    you didn't thank me yesterday.

    (Sounds like the lord's a bit of a vindictive *****.)

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