Faith

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 great 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 men, most richly blessed.

-Unknown writer