He is Most Blest

He asked for strength that he might achieve;
  He was made weak that he might obey.
He asked for health that he might do greater things;
  He was given infirmity that he might do better things.
He asked for riches that he might be happy;
  He was given poverty that he might be wise.
He asked for power that he might have the praise of men;
  He was given weakness that he might feel the need of God.
He asked for all things that he might enjoy life;
  He was given Life that he might enjoy all things.
He has received nothing that he asked for, nor hoped for
  Yet his prayer is answered.  He is most blest.
                                            --Anonymous