Some words I first heard from Rachael, friend and teacher -

I asked for strength, I was given challenges to make me strong.

I asked for wisdom, I was given problems to solve.

I asked for prosperity, I was given a brain to work.

I asked for courage, I was given danger to overcome.

I asked for love, I was given troubled people to help.

I asked for favors, I was given opportunities.

I recieved nothing I wanted, I recieved everything I needed.

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