I asked God for strength, that I might achieve;

I was made weak, that I might learn to humbly obey.

 I asked God for health, that I might do greater things;

I was given infirmity, that I might do better things.

I asked God for riches, that I might be happy;

I was given poverty, that I might be wise.

I asked God 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 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.

I am, among all men, most richly blessed.

Christian Poetry