Brandon Ives

Feb 28, 2010 

The Prayer of the Selfish Child


Now I lay me down to sleep

I pray thee Lord my soul to keep

And if I day before I wake

I pray thee Lord my toys to break

So none of the other kids can use em

Amen

By Shel Silverstein

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Jan 12, 2010 

Don't ask for small gifts...


Years ago the professional golfer Arnold Palmer played a series of exhibition matches in Saudi Arabia. When he finished, the king was so impressed with Palmer’s expertise that he desired to give Palmer a gift. Palmer, a multimillionaire, demurred: “It isn’t really necessary. I just enjoyed meeting your people and playing in your country.”


The king indicated his extreme displeasure at not being able to give the golf pro a gift. Palmer wisely reconsidered and said, “Well, how about a golf club? A golf club would be a wonderful memento of my visit here.” The king was pleased. The following day, a messenger delivered to Palmer’s hotel room the title to a golf club, thirty-six holes, trees, lakes, and several buildings. The moral of this story? In the presence of the king, don’t ask for small gifts.

- story taken from Brennan Manning (the furious longing of God)


What are we asking God for?

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