I asked God 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 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 had hoped for,
Almost despite myself,
my unspoken prayers were answered.
I am among all men
most richly blessed.
