Win by Losing
I asked God for strength,
that I might achieve,
I was made weak,
that I might humbly learn 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 am among all men, most richly blessed.
–Anonymous
