My Prayer

(Thought-Random)

"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 - but everything I had hoped for
Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered


I am among all men, most richly blessed."