From an anonymous Confederate soldier

I asked for 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 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 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 that I asked for, but everything that I had hope for 

Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered 

I am, among all, most richly blessed. 

~~~~~~~

Be content with what you have

Rejoice in the way things are 

When you realize there is nothing lacking 

The whole world belongs to you 

~Tzu

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