I asked, He gave

I ask 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 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 that I hoped for.

Almost despite myself my unspoken prayers were answered;
I am most richly blessed.

Unknown Author

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I love this prayer. It just goes to show that only God knows what you REALLY need; that we can pray day in and day out for the things we want, but He will supply the things we need and in return will be joyously happy with what we get in the end. It's a comforting feeling to know that despite the crazy things I ask for, God knows me well enough to only give me the things that will better my life, not hinder it.

Lately, I feel like my prayers are really working. It's a GREAT comfort to know that I just have to TALK and God answers. It may not always be on my time, or how I'd like it, or what have you, but He hears my cries and listens. I may not even see an answer right away or fully like I expect, but all I need to do is stay persistent and consistent and I will be fulfilled through Christ, and in that, my life will become peaceful.