King Solomon asked God for great wisdom, <br />To rule his subjects justly all his life; <br />He blundered not but did mistakes seldom, <br />And thanked God for this gift amidst his strife! <br /> <br />God gives His special blessings to some souls, <br />But punishes them if promises aren’t kept; <br />God is ready to grant us many roles, <br />But won’t excuse if we had only slept! <br /> <br />O God, I will not ask of Thee for wealth: <br />For, I can’t take it back with me when dead; <br />O God, I ask for just my soul’s good health, <br />Wisdom, contentment and a balanced head! <br /> <br />God, give me faith unshakeable always, <br />To show the world your love and pleasant ways! <br /> <br />Copyright by Dr John Celes 3-6-2006<br /><br />Dr John Celes<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/sonnet-ask-and-ye-shall-receive/
