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.

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