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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 by kinsman whole.
God said, “No . . . his spirit was whole,
his 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 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 asked God to help me LOVE others
as much as he loves me.
God said, “Ahhhh, finally you have the idea.”
Author Unknown
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