Subject: I Asked G~d
From: Unicorn (unicorn@indenial.com)
Date: Sun May 04 2003 - 10:29:04 EDT
"I Asked G~d"
I asked G~d to take away my habit.
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.
His spirit is whole, his body is only temporary.
I asked G~d to grant me patience.
G~d said, No.
Patience is a byproduct of tribulations;
it isn't granted, it is learned.
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 G~d 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 He loves me.
G~d said.. Ahhhh, finally you have the idea.
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