I Asked God.....

I asked God to take

away my 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, his body is only temporary

I asked God to grant me patience.

God said, No. 


Patience is a byproduct 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 on your own! ,

but I will prune you to make you 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 ask God to help me LOVE others, as much as He loves me.

God said...Ahhhh, finally you have the idea