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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 I asked for--but everything I had hoped for.

Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered. I, among all men, am most richly blessed!