I Asked

I asked God for strength, that I might achieve,

I was made weak, that I might learn to humbly 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 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 I asked for - but everything that I had hoped for.

Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered.

I am, among all, most richly blessed!

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