A Prayer Is Heard
by Hazrat Inayat Khan
I prayed for strength
and God gave me obstacles
that made me strong
I prayed for wisdom
and God gave me problems
that had to be solved
I prayed for wealth
and God gave me brain and muscles
that I could use
I prayed for courage
and God gave me dangers
that had to be overcome
I prayed for love
and God gave me people
that needed my help
I prayed for favours
and God gave me opportunities
that should be used
I got nothing of what I desired
I received everything I needed