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 that 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.
