“I asked God…”

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 body whole, and God said, "No."He said spirit is whole, body is only temporary.

I asked God to grant me patience, and God said, "No."He said that patience is a by-product of tribulation. It isn't granted, it's earned.

I asked God to give me happiness, and God said, "No."He said He gives 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 God to help me love others, as much as He loves me,and God said, "Ah, finally you have the idea."