If you 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 up."
I asked God to make my handicapped child whole.
God said, "No, his spirit is whole and his body is only temporary."
I asked God to grant me patience.
God said, "No, patience is a by-product of tribulation; 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 the things that I might enjoy life.
God said, "No, I will give you life so that you may enjoy all things."
I asked God to help me LOVE others, as much as he loves me.
God said, "Ahhhh...., finally you have the idea."
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