Prayer

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 people...

I was given weakness,

that I might feel the need of God.

I asked for all things,

that I might enjoy life...

I was give life,

that I might enjoy all things.

I got nothing that I asked for,

but everything I hoped for.

Almost despite myself,

my unspoken prayers were answered.

I am, among all people, most richly blessed!!!

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