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 - Her spirit was whole, her body was 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 ask God to help me LOVE others, as much as he loves me. God said... Ahhhh, finally you have the idea. ~Claudia Minden Weisz~