Forgive Me When I Whine

Gerry · Jun 27, 2002

Today upon a bus, I saw a lovely maid with golden hair. I envied her. She seemed so gay, and how, I wished I
were so fair: When suddenly she rose to leave, I saw her hobble down the aisle. She had one foot and wore a crutch, but as she passed, a smile. Oh God, forgive me when I whine, I have two feet, the world is mine. 

And when I stopped to buy some sweets, the lad who served me had such charm: he seemed to radiate good cheer: his manner was so kind and warm. I said, "It's
nice to deal with you, such courtesy I seldom
find". He turned and said, "Oh, thank you sir." And
then I saw that he was blind. Oh, God, forgive me
when I whine. I have two eyes, the world is
mine.

Then, when walking down the street, I saw a child with eyes of blue. He stood and watched the others play, it seemed he knew not what to do. I stopped a moment, then I said, "Why don't you join the others, dear?" He looked ahead without a word, and then I knew he could not hear. Oh God, forgive me when I whine, I have two
ears, the world is mine.

With feet to take me where I'd go: with eyes to see the sunsets glow; with ears to hear what I would know. I am
blessed indeed. The world is mine. oh, God, forgive me when I whine.

jimigold · Jun 28, 2002

That's a great poem. Tis true as well, it really made me stop and think. I do whine to God sometimes, but really i am extremely lucky and blessed to be in full working order. Thanx Gerry!

Ben johnson · Jun 28, 2002

Very good. "I cried because I had no shoes, until I met a man who had no feet."

We often take our blessings for granted. We have plenty---to eat, to wear, to live in. Many in the world would consider a fraction of our positions, blessed.

"Oh, Lord, let us be ever grateful to You. Help us to remember You are the author of all that is; all we have is from You. You never tire of hearing 'Thank You'---may we never take life for granted, may we never take You for granted. May we share our blessings with the less-fortunate, may we grow in love and maturity and appreciation for small things. Help us to always be humble, Lord, as children."

psycmajor · Jun 28, 2002

My church put out a bulletin with this on it some time ago, and I have it taped to my wall by my computer. It's great!

Thank God for all you have, all the time!

Gerry · Jun 28, 2002

Yes, Amen to all. I posted this because of conviction. I am by far the biggest whinner I know. Or at least I have been of late. Thank God, that is behind me now, and I can do more constructive things for the Kingdom.

altya · Jun 28, 2002

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Gerry · Jun 28, 2002

I have learn to stop complain/moan about things and to appreciate what I have. Sometimes we dont have what we want/desire but if we trust/delight God He will supply what we need/desire.

The trick here is to discern what God supplies. I guess it is an illustration of being careful of what we ask for because we might receive it.

All too often "Christians" receive what they need/desire/pray for, and reject it because they don't recognize it. Like the story of the man and the butterfly. Remember that one?

altya · Jun 29, 2002

Yes, God can supply dry bread for your meal or God can supply caviar, whatever, give thanks to God.

God also supply the hammer that chisel you into the stature of Christ, not everything God supplies is nice but they are ALL GOOD.

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