I asked God to take away my pain.
> 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 and 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.