I Asked and Allah Gave

I asked for strength and Allah gave me difficulties to make me strong.

I asked for wisdom and Allah gave me problems to solve.

I asked for prosperity and Allah gave me brawn and brains to work.

I asked for courage and Allah gave me dangers to overcome.

I asked for patience and Allah placed me in situations where I was forced to wait.

I asked for love and Allah gave me troubled people to help.

I asked for favors and Allah gave me opportunities.

I asked for everything so I could enjoy life. Instead, He gave me life so I could enjoy everything.

I received nothing I wanted, I received everything I needed.