A creed for those who have suffered..

I asked God for strength, that I might achieve. I was made weak, that I might learn humbly to obey...I asked for health, that I might do great things. I was given infirmity, that I might do greater things...I asked for riches, that I might be happy. I was given poverty, that I might be wise...

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

men. I was given weakness, that I might feel the need of 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 everything I had hoped for. Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered. I am, among men, most richly blessed!

~Roy Campanella