An inspiring poem about what we can learn from our suffering, trials and hardships.

1. A Creed for
Those Who Have Suffered
By Roy Campanella
(from Chicken Soup for the Soul)

2. I asked God for
strength, that I might
achieve,

3. I was made weak,
that I might learn humbly to obey.

4. I asked for
health,
that I might
do great
things.

5. I was given
infirmity,
that I might
do better
things.

6. I asked for riches,
that I might be happy.

7. I was given poverty,
that I might be wise.

8. I asked for power,
that I might have the
praise of men.
I was given weakness,
that I might feel
the need of God.

9. I asked for all things,
that I might enjoy
life.

10. I was given life,
that I might
enjoy all
things.

11. I got nothing
I asked for –
but everything I
had hoped for.

12. Almost despite
myself, my unspoken
prayers were
answered.

13. I am,
among men,
most richly
BLESSED!

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