I asked God for strength that I might achieve...I was made weak that I might learn humbly to obey...
I asked God for health that I might do greater things...I was given infirmity that I might do better things...
I asked for riches that I might be happy...I was given poverty that I might be wise...
I asked for power that I might have the praise of men...I was given weakness that I might feel the need of God...
I asked for all things that I might enjoy life...I was given life that I might enjoy all things...
I got nothing that I asked for, but everything I hoped for. Almost, despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered.
I am, among all men, most richly blessed...
(Anonymous)
I asked God for health that I might do greater things...I was given infirmity that I might do better things...
I asked for riches that I might be happy...I was given poverty that I might be wise...
I asked for power that I might have the praise of men...I was given weakness that I might feel the need of God...
I asked for all things that I might enjoy life...I was given life that I might enjoy all things...
I got nothing that I asked for, but everything I hoped for. Almost, despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered.
I am, among all men, most richly blessed...
(Anonymous)