I asked God to take away my pride.
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 how you choose to receive them.”
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 asked God to help me love others, as much as he loves me.
God said... “Ahhhh finally, you”sdiscovered what is really important.”

~ Anonymous ~