God Said

God Said: "God Said
By Claudia Menden Weisz
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 is 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 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!'

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