I asked God To

I Asked God to...

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 was 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 learned.


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.