Intercessory Prayer Page

WHAT I NEED

God, seldom, gives me what I want,
    But gives me what I need.
I ask for wealth, He gives me health -
    For love, He gives me seeds.
"Go sow the seeds," He seems to say,
    "And love will grow for you,
And health will be the wealth you need
    To share the loves you grow."
And, when I pray for worldy goods
    And comforts of a king,
He fills my heart with little joys,
    For simple, common things;
And, when I beg for things I see -
    Of envy to my mind -
He guides my steps to happy souls
    Who are completely blind.
So, now, I just come unto him
    In simple, humble prayer
And only ask He keep me safe
    From harm and hell's despair -
For He has shown that He will not
    Reward my prayers of greed
And will not give me what I want -
    But only what I need.