I asked for Strength

And god gave me difficulties to make me strong

I asked for wisdom

And god gave me problems to solve

I asked for prosperity

And god gave me brain and brawn to work

I asked for courage

And god gave me danger to overcome

I asked for love

and god gave me troubled people to help

I asked for favour

and god gave me opportunities

I received nothing i wanted.

I received everything i needed.

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