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Daily Question, August 26

What have I asked for and been given?

  • TofuLove

    As far as I can tell everything I’ve ever truly wanted has always happened. Maybe not in the way I’d have planned things but the things I really wanted work out somehow. I feel deeply loved and cared for. Really I cant tell half the time if I’m crazy or the most optimistic person alive that reads even the worst of things as a blessing in disguise … cause I’ve had a lot befall me people say but my perception is that everything was a blessing and not so bad

  • The Night Queen

    Recently, I’ve asked the people around me for their support as I start my journey of self-improvement. I suffered a significant loss this year and at times it’s been difficult to get my head out of the sad space. I’ve decided to channel my energies into building healthier and better body. They are providing me with encouragement and support, keeping me accountable, and even taking some of the journey with me. I asked, I recieved. ❤

  • Debra

    I have asked and prayed for peace, enlightenment and community. I am on Spirit’s time. I know that and honor it. I joined a wonderful community yesterday and I am very much at peace and full of joy. I don’t know what will come beyond my next breath in this moment. It whispers , ‘You’re alive.’ It calls me to the water ? of my soul where my true nature lies. The coolness of the water cleanses me and let’s me flow in this stream absent of fear.

  • Ed Schulte
    This is a great answer to all asking , desires etc etc . It is the beginning for the valves of introspection and examination of ones desires I asked 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 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...

    This is a great answer to all asking , desires etc etc . It is the beginning for the valves of introspection and examination of ones desires

    I asked 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 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 got nothing that I had asked for,
    but eveything that I had hoped for.

    Almost despite myself my unspoken prayers were answered;
    I am, among all men, most richly blessed.

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    • Sheila

      Thank-you so much for sharing this, Ed! It is beautful! Yes, I am most richly blessed!!! Have a good day!?

    • Ose

      Thank you dear Ed for your beautiful and humble reply which I can only second. I feel it is an honor to be living in that way with these precious gifts which have been given by His grace?

  • Thankful

    I feel so blessed that in true times of need, we have been given the means to get by. I am forever grateful.

  • Hot Sauce
    I've prayed for guidance before. Interestingly, one time when I asked for guidance, I had a bit of a divine humor incident. I was in the cafeteria and ate three fortune cookies, all of which said, "A new pair of shoes will do you good." I thought maybe all of them said that, so I took a fourth one just to test it, but it said one of those typical vague things fortune cookies always say. Later that evening, while I was at track practice, my shoes started falling apart during my run. It was then t...

    I’ve prayed for guidance before. Interestingly, one time when I asked for guidance, I had a bit of a divine humor incident. I was in the cafeteria and ate three fortune cookies, all of which said, “A new pair of shoes will do you good.” I thought maybe all of them said that, so I took a fourth one just to test it, but it said one of those typical vague things fortune cookies always say. Later that evening, while I was at track practice, my shoes started falling apart during my run. It was then that I knew: it’s time to get new shoes!

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  • Kat

    I have asked for true love and I have gotten it in the form of my husband. I have asked for a place to call home, a community of friends and network of inspiring people, and I’ve been given those as well. Immensely grateful for everyone, everything, and every lesson learned.

  • Alicia Mary Ann Parr
    My daughter’s life years ago, that’s what she was given; that’s what I was given . I was a young Mom told to expect to lose my baby. She is now a mother with 2 young boys. One child has special needs and she and her husband are outstanding parents. My daughter lived, and grew to a woman. She is courageous and has wisdom quickly acquired in times of duress. I am blessed to witness this brave daughter. I am blessed to see my grandchild flourish under her and the child’s Dad’s care....

    My daughter’s life years ago, that’s what she was given; that’s what I was given . I was a young Mom told to expect to lose my baby.
    She is now a mother with 2 young boys. One child has special needs and she and her husband are outstanding parents.
    My daughter lived, and grew to a woman. She is courageous and has wisdom quickly acquired in times of duress.
    I am blessed to witness this brave daughter. I am blessed to see my grandchild flourish under her and the child’s Dad’s care.
    Another lesson for me to hand over troubles I have no control over and to trust all will be given that is needed.

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  • Elizabeth M Jones

    That my husband Stanley will be operated on soon and that he may be completely healed. God is good all the time all the time.

  • Journey

    I have been given so many things starting with life and love. I have been given so many things; things I have asked for, things I have not asked for. So many doors have been opened to me. Recently, I am trying to be more conscious and more aware and as I try to build those muscles, I ask for gifts like fortitude, compassion, wisdom, discernment, patience. I am sure the more I focus on this and the more I practice consciousness, these gifts will be given to me.

  • Ian

    I have asked for deepening relationships with my family as we all have gotten older and established in our own lives. I have noticed that our love for one another has not decreased but that it has increased even though communication can be challenging due to living in different areas. I am so thankful for this gift and I am excited to watch the love continue to grow.

  • Tom

    I have asked for and been given the chance to live, and the blessing of, living a life with purpose. I cannot say it is always easy to stay aligned with this path. Self-doubt sneaks in often, but I know that this will also give way to realigning with purpose.

  • pearlgirl72

    I always wanted to be a Mom. God gave me 3 beautiful and healthy children who are now 7, 9, 11. So grateful and blessed.

  • I am kind of hesitate to answer, because I am given so much more than I have ever asked for. so much caring and guidance that I can honestly say, I have become a different person, in terms of happiness and contentment. gratitude is a constant companion now ('...like a shadow or a friend...'). caring for myself and others is a developing skill, and joy is arising from this. this is so much more than I could ever ask for. I have experienced true generosity and this has transformed me ?. als...

    I am kind of hesitate to answer, because I am given so much more than I have ever asked for. so much caring and guidance that I can honestly say, I have become a different person, in terms of happiness and contentment. gratitude is a constant companion now (‘…like a shadow or a friend…’).
    caring for myself and others is a developing skill,
    and joy is arising from this.
    this is so much more than I could ever ask for. I have experienced true generosity and this has transformed me ?.
    also fairness has been shown to me in a way I can see and understand it, for which I had a deep longing ?

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  • Sarah

    Much healing and provision.
    Most valuable mercy. Guidance when lost.

  • pkr

    A Way…..
    A beautiful daughter….
    I am blessed…Thank you for All….❤️?

  • Pilgrim

    Grace, strength, a doctor who saved my life. And I have been given so much that I never thought to ask for.

  • Samuel

    Love.
    God’s love.
    And that of my family
    and many friends and neighbors.
    The most valuable thing in Creation,
    cannot be held but its loss is felt most keenly.
    Cannot be stolen but instead must be given freely.
    Is durable but requires reciprocal nurture and attention.
    Is eternal when nourished by continuing mutual commitment.
    Is my most precious gift
    either to give or to receive…

  • GCharlotte

    An healthy beautiful educated daughter with a work ethic.

  • Michele

    Inner strength.

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