THE TEST
I woke up this morningand 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,
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 our 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 so 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.'
To everyone I know, I pray the
Lord still bless you. Everywhere
you go. There are no catches or
rules just one simple a test.
Can you look at the cross
where I died, and say to yourself
Jesus, I am not free and
I don't even feel blessed?
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