>I asked God to take away my pride,
And God Said NO!
It is not for me to take away,
but for you to give up.
>I asked God to make my handicapped child whole
And God Said NO!
Her spirit was whole,
her body was only temporary.
>I asked God to grant me patience
And God Said NO!
Patience is a by-product of tribulations;
it isn't granted, it is earned.
>I asked God to give me Happiness.
And God Said NO!
I give you Blessings,
Happiness is up to YOU.
>I asked God to Spare me Pain.
And God Said NO!
Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares,
And brings you closer to Me!
>I asked God to make my Spirit grow.
And 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
And 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.
And God Said NO!
God said...Ahhhh,
finally you have the idea!!
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