I asked God...

> I asked God to take away my habit.
> 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 byproduct of tribulations;
> it isn't granted, it is learned.
>
> 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 God 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.