a creed for those who have suffered- an inspirational poem about the meaning of suffering
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An inspiring poem about what we can learn from our suffering, trials and hardships.TRANSCRIPT
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A Creed for Those Who Have
Suffered
By Roy Campanella (from Chicken Soup for the
Soul)
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I asked God for strength, that I might
achieve,
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I was made weak, that I might learn humbly to
obey.
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I asked for health,
that I might do great things.
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I was given infirmity,
that I might do better things.
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I asked for riches, that I might be happy.
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I was given poverty, that I might be wise.
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I asked for power, that I might have the
praise of men.I was given weakness,
that I might feel the need of God.
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I asked for all things,
that I might enjoy life.
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I was given life, that I might
enjoy all things.
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I got nothing I asked for –
but everything I had hoped for.
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Almost despite myself, my unspoken
prayers were answered.
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I am, among men, most richly BLESSED!
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