I ASKED...GOD ANSWERED

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 I asked for but everything I hoped for; In spite of myself, my prayers were answered— I am among all men most richly blest!

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