~ I Asked ~

I asked for strength ...

God gave me difficulties to make me strong;



I asked for wisdom ...

God gave me problems to solve;



I asked for prosperity ...

God gave me brawn and brain to work;



I asked for courage ...

God gave me dangers to overcome;



I asked for patience ...

God placed me in situations which forced me to wait;



I asked for love ...

God gave me troubled people to help;



I asked for favors ...

and God gave me opportunities.



I received nothing I wanted but everything I needed.

My prayers have been answered.