I asked G-d to take away my pride.
G-d said, "No.
It is not for me to take away, but for you to give it up."
I asked G-d to make my handicapped child whole.
G-d said, "No.
Her spirit is whole, her body was only temporary."
I asked G-d to grant me patience.
G-d said, "No.
Patience is a by-product of tribulations; it isn't granted,
it is earned."
I asked G-d to give me happiness.
G-d said, "No.
I give you blessings, happiness is up to you."
I asked G-d to spare me pain.
G-d said, "No.
Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares and
brings you closer to me."
I asked G-d to make my spirit grow.
G-d 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.
G-d said, "No.
I will give you life so that you may enjoy all things."
I ask G-d to help me LOVE others, as much as G-d
loves me.
G-d said...
"Ahhhh.......... Finally you have the idea!"