You Only Give Us What We Need
We give you thanks, Lord God, for all the benefits we continue to receive from your generous hand.
You not only give us what we need in this life, but in your free mercy you have fashioned us anew into an assured hope of a far better life —declared to us in the gospel.
So we humbly ask, heavenly Father, do not let our affections be so entangled or rooted in these earthly things that will not last.
Instead may we always have our minds directed to you on high, always watching for the coming of our Lord and Savior, when he will appear for our full redemption.
To whom, with you and the Holy Spirit, be all honor and glory, forever and ever. So be it.
(John Knox in Grace from Heaven)
The Happy Wonderer ~ ellen b. 
Happy Sunday Ellen, have a great week ahead.
…I wish you a peaceful day.
Thank you for sharing this with us, Ellen. It is powerful and true.
I love reading such biblically based prayers. They always challenge me to examine how I am praying.
That is a wonderful prayer.
We have so much to be thankful for.
So many times we confuse the words WANT and NEED.
Hello Ellen,
Take care, have a great week!
Love this prayer! Willow