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07 September 2025

I am most richly blessed.

 


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.

4 comments:

  1. It takes a special person to realize that, while you didn't receive what was asked for, what was given was a bigger blessing.

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  2. Bless is right (and you and she both count as special people I think)

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