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
is whole, her body is 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 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. |
