I Asked God

This is another gem I found in my email, once upon a time. Of late, it has been a very good reminder of the "why" things are.

I asked God to send me his friends. He sent me you.

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 my handicapped child whole. God said, “No. His spirit is whole. His body is only temporary.

I asked God to grand 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, “Ahhh, finally! You have the idea.”