I asked for...

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 a brain and brawn to work. 

         

I asked for courage,

And God gave me dangers to overcome.

I asked for love,

And God gave me people to help.

I asked for favors,

And God gave me opportunities.

I received nothing I wanted.

I received everything I needed.

(Sufi  Hazrat Inayat Khan)