I asked for strength, 
And God gave me difficulties to make me strong;

I asked for wisdom, 
And God gave me problems to learn to solve;

I asked for prosperity, 
And God gave me brain and brawn to work;

I asked for courage, 
And God gave me dangers to overcome;

I asked for patience, 
And God placed me in situations where I was forced to wait; 

I asked for love, 
And God gave me people to help;

I asked for favors, 
And God gave me opportunities;

I asked for everything so I could enjoy life,
Instead, He gave me life so I could enjoy everything; 

I received nothing I wanted - I received everything I needed.