I asked God to take away my pain.
God said, "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, "Her spirit is whole, her body is only temporary."
I asked God to grant me patience.
God said, "Patience is a byproduct of tribulations; it isn't granted, it
is
earned."
I asked God to give me happiness.
God said, "I give you blessings. Happiness is up to you."
I asked God to spare me pain.
God said, "Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares and brings you
closer
to me."
I asked God to make my spirit grow.
God said, "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, "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."
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