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, “Their spirit is whole, their body is only temporary.”

I asked God to grant me patience, and God said, “No.” He said that patience is a by-product of tribulation. It isn’t granted, It’s 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 my pain, and God said, “No.” He said, “Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares and brings you closer to me.”

I asked God to make my spirit grow, and God said, “No.” He said I must grow on my own, but He will prune me to make me fruitful.

I asked God if He loved me and God said, “Yes.” He gave His only Son who died for me and I will be in Heaven someday because I believe.

I asked god to help me love others as much as He loves me, and God said, “AH, FINALLY, YOU HAVE THE IDEA!”

-Author Unknown-