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[MysteRy]

I asked God to take away my habit.




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. His spirit is whole, his body is only temporary.
I asked God to grant me patience.



God said, No. Patience is a byproduct 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 God for all things that I might enjoy life.

God said, No. I will give you life, so that you may enjoy all things.



I asked God to help me LOVE others as much as He loves me.
God said…Ahhhh, finally you have the idea.