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 is whole,
her body is 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.