I asked God …

 

 

I asked God to take away my bad 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 and his 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 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 your own, but I will prune you to make you more 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, Ah! Finally you have the idea.