Most Richly Blessed

"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 hoped for.
Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered.

I am, among all men, most richly blessed."