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…Finally you have the idea.

– Author Unknown