I ASKED GOD

I ASKED GOD

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.
I asked God to send me friends... He sent you
If you love God, send this to ten people you care about

and back to the person who sent it.