I asked God for strength, that I might achieve,
But I was made weak, that I might learn to humbly obey
I asked for health, that I might do greater things,
But I was given infirmity, that I might do better things
I asked for riches, that I might be happy,
But I was given poverty, so I would be wise
I asked for power, that I might have the praise of men,
But I was given weakness, that I might feel the need for God
I asked for all things, that I might enjoy life,
But I was given life, that I might enjoy all things
I got nothing that I asked for, but everything I had hoped for,
And almost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered
And today while I walk this earth, I am, among all men.....