I Asked God - Contributed by Anita Verma

• I asked God to take away my pain. 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 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 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..............Ahhh, finally! you have the idea.

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