I asked God...
I asked God to take away my pride. God said "No".
It is not for me to take away, but for you to give it up.
I asked God to make my handicapped child whole. God said "No".
Her spirit is whole, her 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 for all things that I might enjoy life God said "No".
I will give you life so that you may enjoy all things.
I ask God to help me LOVE others, as much as he loves me.
God said...Ahhhh.......... finally you have the idea!
- Claudia Menden Weisz