A Prayer
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 great 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 when I was young that I might have the praise of men
I was given weakness that I might feel the need for 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 people, most richly blessed.
-Prayer of an Unknown Confederate Soldier
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