I asked God for strength, that I might achieve;
I was made weak, that I might learn humbly 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 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 men, most richly blessed.