Jeremy L. Berg

I asked God for strength that I might achieve.

I was made weak that I might learn humbly to obey.

I asked God 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 got nothing that I asked for — but everything that I had hoped for.

Almost despite myself my unspoken prayers were answered.

I among all men most richly blessed.