I Asked God

I asked God for strength, that I might achieve.
I was made weak, that i might learn to obey.
I asked God for health that i might do greater things.
I was given infirmity, that I might do better things.
I asked God for riches, that I might be happy.
I was given poverty, that I might be wise.
I asked God 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 all i had hoped for.
Almost, despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered.
I am, among ALL men, most richley blessed.