I Asked, Author Unknown

I Asked, Author Unknown

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.