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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 was whole, her body was 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 me apart from worldly cares and brings
me closer to Him.
I asked God to make my
spirit grow. And God said "No".
He said I must
grow on your own. But He will prune me to make me fruitful.
I asked for all things
that I might enjoy life. And God said "No".
He said He will give me
life, that I 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!"
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