| I asked God to take away my habit. |
| 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. His spirit is whole, his body is only temporary |
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| I asked God to grant me patience. |
| God said, No. |
| Patience is a byproduct of tribulations; it isn't granted, it is learned. |
| I asked God to give me happiness. |
| God said, No. |
| I give you blessings; Happiness is up to you. |
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| 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. |
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| I asked God 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. |
