I asked God to take away my pride. And God said "No".He said it was not for Him to take away, but for me to give it up.
I asked Goe to make my handicapped child whole. And God said "No."
He said her spirit was whole, her body was only temporary.
I asked God to grant me patience. And God said "No".
He said patience is a by-product of tribulations. It isn't granted, it is earned.
I asked God to give me happiness. And God said "No."
He said He gives me blessings, happiness is up to me.
I asked God to spare me pain. And God said "No." He said suffering draws you apart from wordly cares and brings you closer to me.
I asked God to make my spirit grow. And God said "No". He said I must grow on my own. But He will prune me to make me fruitful.
I asked for all things that I might enjoy life. And God said "No."
He said I will give you life, that you may enjoy all things.
I asked God to help me LOVE, as much as He loves me. And God said, "Ah, finally you have the idea."