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 was whole, her body
 was 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 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!

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