I asked God to take away my pride.
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, 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 close 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 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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