A CREED FOR THOSE WHO HAVE SUFFERED

I asked God for strength, that I might achieve. I was made weak, that I might learn humbly to 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 I asked for--but everything I had hoped for. Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered. I, among all men, am most richly! Source :www.motivateus.com/stories/acreed.htm