Prayer Answered

I asked for strength that I might achieve; He made me weak that I might obey.
 
I asked for health that I might do greater things; I was given grace 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; I was given all that I hoped for.
 
My prayer was answered.
 
From: Faith Prayer & Tract League, Grand Rapids, MI
 

“There was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.
 
For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.
 
And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.
 
Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
 
Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.” – 2 Corinthians 12:7-10