Despite Myself

I asked God for strength that i might achive,
I was given weakness that i might humbly obey.

I asked for health that i might do great things,
I was given infirmity that i might to better things.

I asked for riches that i might be happy,
I was made poor that i might be wise.

I asked for power that i might have praise,
I was made small in my eyes that i might feel in 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 i asked for but everything i hoped for.

DESPITE MYSELF, my unspoken prayers were answered and I am among all men, most richly blessed.