I asked God

I ASKED GOD

I asked God to take away my pain.

God said, "No, It is not for me to take away,

but for you to give it up".

I asked God to make my handicapped child whole.

God said, "No, her spirit was whole, her body was only temporary".

I asked God to grant me patience.

God said, "No, patience is a by-product of tribulations;

it isn't granted, it is earned".

I asked God to give me happiness.

God said, "No, I give you blessings.

Happiness is up to you".

I asked God to spare me pain.

God said, "No, suffering draws you apart from worldly cares

and brings you closer to me".

I asked God to make my spirit grow.

God said, "No, you must grow on your own,

but I will prune you to make you fruitful".

I asked for all things that I might enjoy life.

God said, "No, I will give you life

so that you may enjoy all things".

I ask God to help me LOVE others,

as much as he loves me.

God said, "... Ahhhh, finally you have the idea".