u4me /beautiful prayer

• 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
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• 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