I asked...

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.

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.