*~I Asked God~* I Asked God 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 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 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 ask God to help me LOVE others, as much as He loves me. God said... Ahhhh, finally you have the idea.