God's Way . . . from the Internet

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. Her spirit was 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 your fruitful."

I asked for all things that I might enjoy life.

God said, "No. I 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!"