Jacob’s Prayer
I asked for strength that I might achieve; He made me weak that I might obey.
I asked for health that I might do great things: He gave me grace that I might do better things.
I asked for riches that I might be happy; He gave me poverty that I might be wise.
I asked for power that I might have the praise of men; He gave me weakness that I might feel a need of God.
I asked for all things that I might enjoy life; He gave me life that I might enjoy all things.
I received nothing I had asked for; He gave me all that I had hoped for.
