I got nothing that I asked for...but everything that I had hoped for

December 29, 2009

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 for 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 that I had hoped for.

Almost despite myself, my unspoiled prayers were answered.

I am among all men, most richly blessed.