THERE ARE TWO KINDS OF TRAGEDIES IN LIFE

 1. Not Getting What We Want 
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 greater things.

 I was given infirmity, that I might do better 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, among all men, am most richly blessed!                          --Anonymous