Character Development over Comfort

I asked God for strength, that I might achieve.
I was made weak, that I might humbly learn to obey.

I asked for health, that I might do great 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 weakeness, that I might feel the need for God.

Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered. I am, among men, most rightly blessed!!

"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth." Matthew 5:3-5