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 belssings, Happiness is up to you.
I asked God
to spare me pain.
God said, No.
Suffering draws you apart from wordly cares and bring
you closer to me.
I asked God
to make me spirit grow.
God said, No.
You must grow on your own, but I will prune you to make
fruitful.
I asked God
for all things that I might enjoy life.
God said, No.
I will give life so that you may enjoy all things.
I asked God
to help me LOVE others, as much as he loves me.
God said.
Ahhh, finally you have the idea.
