I asked for health that I might do greater things;
I was given infirmity that I might do better things.

I asked God for strength that I might achieve;
I was made weak that I might learn to obey.

I asked for riches that I might be happy;
I was given poverty that I might be wise.

I asked for power and the praise of men;
I was given weakness to sense my 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 I asked for but everthing I hoped for;
In spite of myself, my prayers were answered —
I am among all men most richly blest.
Yes, God always gives us what's best for us.

— RWD