A very dear friend sent this to me. I thought it was a good lesson for
the boys.
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 and 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 for all things that I might enjoy life.
God said, No. I will give you life so that you may
enjoy all things.
I ask God to help me LOVE others, as much as he loves
me. God said... Ahhhh, finally you have the idea.
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