"Two things I ask of you, O Lord ...
- Keep falsehood and lying words far from me
- Give me neither poverty nor riches, but feed me only with what I need, lest I be fully satisfied, and refuse to acknowledge you, saying "Who is the Lord?", or lest I be poor and steal, and profane the name of my God."
(Prov 30:8-9; a mixture of translations)
I love this ... what great things to ask God for. What might we call them? Perhaps INTEGRITY and CONTENTMENT? or TRUTHFULNESS and GRATITUDE? But I think my favourite is:
Two things I ask of you, Lord:
STRAIGHTFORWARDNESS & SIMPLICITY
I'm conscious once again of the glaring inequalities in our world, that far too many people don't get a chance to live the life they were created for, while it is far to easy to slip into the dullness of a satisfied lifestyle and out of intimacy with God. I am as guilty as anyone in this!
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"Spiritual Success" Wonderful verse.
Posted by: Gavin | October 05, 2007 at 06:09 PM
love your version....straightforwardnes and simplicity....He hears our heart cries....
Posted by: bek | October 09, 2007 at 08:18 PM