I Asked; He Said…
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… 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 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 learned.” 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!” _ What if God couldn’t take
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