1. I asked God to send me his friends...He sent you.
2. I asked God to take away my pain. God said, No. It is not for
me to take away, but for you to give it up.
3. I asked God to make my handicapped child whole. God said,
No. His spirit is whole, his body is only temporary.
4. I asked God to grant me patience. God said, No. Patience is
a by-product of tribulations; it isn't granted, it is earned.
5. I asked God to give me happiness. God said, No. I give you blessings, happiness is up to you.
6. I asked God to spare me pain. God said, No. Suffering draws
you apart from worldly cares and brings you closer to me.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. I asked God to help me LOVE others as much as He loves me.
God said..............Ahhh, finally! you have the idea.
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