I asked God for strength,
that I might achieve all things,
God made me weak,
so that I can learn humbly to obey.

I asked for health,
that I might do greater things,
God made me fragile,
so that I can do better things.

I asked to be rich!
that I might be happy! What joy!
Instead, God gave me poverty,
that I might be wise.

I asked for power,
that I might have the praise and respect of men,
God made me weak,
so that I 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 asked God for lust,
to satisfy my sexual desire,
God gave me everlasting Love,
that overcomes everything else!

I had gotten nothing that I asked for,
But everything I had hoped for.
Almost despite myself,
my unspoken prayers were answered.

I am among all men, mostly richly blessed!