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.
