I Want the Same for You

By

h. lena jones

If life for me seems like a rose garden

It’s because of what He did for me

I don’t mean just on the cross

I mean in the present

Life I live!

As a child growing up

I saw how my dad prayed

Saw how he loved the Lord

I wanted to be just like my dad

So I started doing the same

And talked to Jesus just like dad did!

Oh, I would tell Him stories

As I looked up at the night sky

I would tell Him if I was sad

And ask Him to make me happy

I would take my silly scratches and bruises

 And ask Him to make them better

For I truly believed that He was real!

When at thirty-three

I fell ill and nearly died

I clung to Him in prayer

And so did many others, too

There’s no need to tell you

That He answers prayers and still heals today

For I’m still here to testify

Of His love and personal care!

It was during that miserable time in hospital

That He showed me what in life was important

It was not found in material possessions

It was not even found in higher education

Nor was it found in wealth or titles

It was found in love and patience

Kindness and gentleness

Faithfulness and goodness

Peace and inner joy

But the biggest thing of all

Was self-control!

Once I learnt this truth, though it took some time

I asked to exchange my own defects

For God’s special fruit of the Spirit

And now I want the same for you

Just ask Him, please, just ask

And leave the rest to Him!

This is my note of love to you!

God Bless!