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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