SPRING 2009

I Asked For

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.

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