I Asked For...

I asked for strength that I might achieve.
I was made weak, that I might learn humbly to obey.

I asked for health that I might do great 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 spirituality. . .

I asked for all things, that I might enjoy life,
I was given life that I might enjoy all things. . .

I got nothing I asked for - but everything I had hoped for.

Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered.

I am, among people, most richly blessed

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