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I asked God to take away my pride.

And God said "No."

He said it was not for Him to take away, but for me to give up.

I asked God to make my handicapped child whole.

And God said "NO."

He said her spirit is whole, her body is only temporary.

I asked God to grant me patience.

And God said "NO."

He said patience is a by - product of TRIBULATIONS.

It isn't granted, it is earned.

I asked God to give me happiness.

And God said "NO."

He said He gives me blessings,

happiness is up to me.

I asked God to spare me pain.

And God said "NO."

He said

"Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares and brings you closer to me."

I asked God to make my spirit grow.

And God said "NO."

He said " I must grow on my own."

But He would prune me to make me fruitful.

I asked God for all things that I might enjoy life.

And God said "NO."

He said "I will give you life, that you may enjoy all things."

I asked God to help me LOVE OTHERS, as much as He loves me.

And God said,

Ah, finally you have the idea.

Author: UNKNOWN