GOD
said..
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 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 wordly cares and closer to me.
I asked GOD tomake my spirit grow. GOD said, no. You must grow on your own, but I will prune you to make you fruitfull.
I asked for all the 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.
