I asked GOD...
I asked GOD for strength, that I might achieve.
I was made weak, that I might learn 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.
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