Life's
Tests
by
Barbara Philbrook
When I
have left this life with which I've been blessed,
may it be said that I've passed the tests.
The test
of friendship, may I have been strong and true,
always being there when needed by you.
The test
of faith, may I have recieved and used it wisely,
believing though not seeing the things of which the Bible
advised me.
Have I
loved others no matter how I was treated,
so that the enemy and his hurting ways were defeated?
The test
of giving, was I as generous as I could be,
sharing the wealth God poured out on me?
The test
of patience, was I able to wait without frustration,
yet answering when called without hesitation?
Was I more
than willing and anxious to do,
each and everything that the Lord wanted me to?
Was I
there for my fellow man,
doing what God had assigned me in His great master plan?
Were my
intentions what were expected of me,
or was I representing my God disparagingly?
I pray
dear Father that I have brought no shame to You,
that I have willingly and honorably done all You intended
me to.
Lord if I
have come up short of Your expectations,
I ask that You show me Your will by way of revelations.
Show me
the things that You want me to do,
and then provide me the wisdom and strength to carry them
through.
Life's
tests are measures of my contribution since birth,
may my existance be considered a life of worth.
 
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