I Asked

I asked God for strength,

That I might achieve.

I was made weak, that I might learn to humbly 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 I asked for-

but everything I had hoped for.

Almost despite myself, my unspoken

Prayers were answered.

I am, Among all,

most richly blessed!