Getting what we need from God

I know I've sent this out before, and not too long ago at that, but it just keeps showing up lately.  I sent it to a friend in need a few weeks ago.  I used it in a Life Plan for D.M. earlier this week.  And I included it in a letter to my son that I wrote Friday night and mailed out yesterday.  It just fits me right now, so I am honoring the moment: 

I asked for Strength,
and God gave me difficulties to make me strong.

I asked for Wisdom,
and God gave me tough problems to solve to help me learn.

I asked for Prosperity,
and God gave me the intelligence, strength, and will to do His work.

I asked for Courage,
and God gave me dangers to overcome.

I asked for Compassion,
and God gave me troubled souls to love and support.

I asked for Favor, and God gave me endless opportunities.
In the process I got nothing I asked for, but everything I needed to have it all."