Richly blessed (An unknown Civil war soldier)

I asked God for strength, that I might achieve;
I was made weak, that I might humbly learn 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 received nothing that I asked for --
but everything that I had hoped for;
Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered.
I am, among all men, most richly blessed. 

--An unknown Civil War soldier 

Image source: Jean-Michel Folon, Prayer, Church of Waha, Belgium, https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10234068167596143&set=pcb.2889959311158864
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