Gods Gift

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 is whole, Her body is 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 would prune me to make me fruitful.

I asked God 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 asked God to help me LOVE others, as much as He loves me... and God said, Ah, finally, you have the idea, Amen!!!

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