I got nothing that I asked for, But everything that I hoped for.

“I asked 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 that I asked for,

But everything that I hoped for.

Almost despite myself my unspoken prayer were answered;

I am, among all men, most richly blessed.

-Prayer of an unkown confederate soldier

“Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done.” Luke 22:42