I asked 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 all things;
I was given life that
I might enjoy all things.
I got nothing that I
asked for,
but everything that I
hoped for.
Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered;
I am, among all people,
most richly blessed.
Source: unknown.
It takes a special person to realize that, while you didn't receive what was asked for, what was given was a bigger blessing.
ReplyDeleteIt takes a long time, too!
DeleteBless is right (and you and she both count as special people I think)
ReplyDeleteThank you.
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