Inspirational Words of Wisdom

Everything I Needed

While we don't know who the poet was, the poem contains wonderful words of wisdom that may make you look at your challenges as blessings. Enjoy this inspirational poetry and share it with others to inspire them and give them words to reflect upon.

An Inspirational Poem
Everything I Needed
Poet Unknown

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

I asked for wisdom and
God gave me problems to solve.

I asked for prosperity and
God gave me brawn and brains to work.

I asked for courage and
God gave me dangers to overcome.

I asked for patience and
God placed me in situations where I was forced to wait.

I asked for love and
God gave me troubled people to help.

I asked for favors and
God gave me opportunities.

I received nothing I wanted
I received everything I needed.

My prayers have all been answered.


This is a great poem to share with someone who is facing challenges. Or, who is questioning if God is listening to their prayers. Reading this poetry can actually change your outlook on issues that you are facing.



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