"I asked God for strength, that I might achieve.

I was made weak, that I might learn to obey.

I asked for health, that I might do greater things.

I was given infirmity, that I might do better things.

I asked for power, that I might have the praise of men.

I was given weakness, that I might feel my need for 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 evertyhing I hoped for.

Almost despite myself, my own spoken prayers were answered.

And I am, among all men, richly blessed.

-unknown...supposedly found on the body of an unknown confederate soldier

-- (bygrace@thru.faith), August 31, 2000