Lord God, I thank Thee that Thou hast been pleased to make…
“Lord God, I thank Thee that Thou hast been pleased to make me a poor and indigent man upon earth. I have neither house nor land nor money, to leave behind me. Thou hast given me wife and children, whom I now restore to Thee. Lord, nourish, teach, and preserve them as Thou hast me.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
The prayer expresses gratitude for poverty and asks divine protection for family.
In simple terms: Thank God for being poor and ask for His care.
Key Takeaway
Find humility in hardship and seek divine guidance.
Themes
faith
humility
gratitude
Mood
humble
reflective
Type
spiritual
contemplative
When to use this quote
- personal prayer
- religious reflection
- daily devotion
Key Concepts
theology
prayer
poverty
Questions to Reflect On
- How does poverty shape spiritual outlook?
- What role does community play in supporting the poor?
A Different Perspective
May not address practical needs of poverty.