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 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 more 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 have the idea."

-Author Unknown

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