A Prayer

I asked for Strength ...
And God gave me Difficulties to make me strong.
I asked for Wisdom ...
And God gave me Problems to solve.
I asked for Prosperity ...
And God gave me Brains to work.
I asked for Courage ...
And God gave me Dangers to overcome.
I asked for Love ...
And God gave me Troubled people to help.
I asked for Favors ...
And God gave me Opportunities.

I received nothing that I wanted.
I received everything that I needed.
And that proved ...
My prayer has been answered.






*Found this poem on the last page of Doctor Oktavianus' Tropical Infection handout when I was studying for my final exam. Thanks, Doc!*