I asked for....

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 brain 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 received nothing I wanted.

I received everything I needed .