I asked GOD...................

I ASKED 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 blessings,

Happiness is up to me.


I asked God to spare me 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 loves me,

And God said, “Yes.”

I asked God to help me love others

As much as He loves me,

And God said, “Ah, finally you have the idea.”