I Asked God

I Ask God...

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 it up.

I asked God to make my handicapped child whole, and God said " No ". He said her spirit is whole; her body is only temporary.

I asked God to grant me patience, and God said " No ". He said 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 blessing, happiness is up to us.

I asked God to spare me pain, and God said " No ". He said, sufferings draws you apart from worldly care, 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 loves me, and God said " Yes ". I asked God to help me love others, as much as he loves me, and God finally said... " Ah, finally you have the idea.


Source: Living World Ministry