Image of the week

"I asked God for strength, that I might achieve.I was made weak, that I might learn humbly to obey...I asked for health, that I might do great things.I was given infirmity, that I might do better things...I asked for riches, that I might be happy.I was given poverty, that I might be wise...I asked for power, that I might have the praise of men.I was given weakness, that I might feel the need of God...I asked for all things, that I might enjoy life.I was given life, that I may enjoy all things...I got nothing I asked for-but everything I had hoped for.Almost despite myself, my unspoken prayers were answered.I am among men, most richly blessed!" 12
- An Unknown Confederate Soldier, A Creed for Those Who Have Suffered