PRAYERS AND ANSWERS
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 the 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.
~~ attributed to an unknown Confederate soldier
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