Author Unknown.
I asked God to take away my pride.
And God said "No".
He said it was not for Him to
take away, but for me to give up.
I asked God to make my handicapped
child whole. And God said "No".
He said her spirit was whole,
her body was only temporary.
I asked God to grant me patience.
And God said "No".
He said 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".
He said He gives me blessings,
happiness is up to me.
I asked God to spare me pain. And
God said "No".
He said, "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".
He said I must grow on my
own. But He will prune me to make me fruitful.
I asked for all things that I might
enjoy life. And God said "No".
He said, "I will give you
life, that you may enjoy all things."
I ask God to help me love others,
as much as he loves me.
And God said, "Ah, finally
you have the idea."