8.10.2005

| the day when i turned 23 |

The Blessing of Unanswered Prayers

I asked 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 had asked for, but eveything that I had hoped for.

Almost despite myself my unspoken prayers were answered; I am, among all men, most richly blessed.

- Unknown Confederate soldier -

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