I Asked God...
I asked God to take away my pride.
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 is whole,
her body is only temporary."
I asked God to grant me patience.
God said "No. Patience is a byproduct 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."
I asked God to spare my pain.
God said "No. Sufferings 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 God loves me. God said....
