Answered Prayer

I asked God for strength, that I might achieve,

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

-Unknown Confederate Soldier