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 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, that I might have the praise of men.
I was given weakness, that I might feel the need for God...

Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered.
I am, among men, most rightly blessed!