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--I got everything I had hoped for.
Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered--I am among all, most richly blessed!