I asked God...

“I asked God to take away my habit.

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. His spirit is whole, his 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 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 God 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.”