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