I 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 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 earned.

 

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.

 

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 asked God to help me LOVE others,  as much as he loves me.  God said... Ahhhh, finally you have the idea.