I asked God to take my pain. I asked God to make my handicapped child whole. I asked God to grant me patience. I asked God to give me happiness. I asked God to spare me pain. I asked God to make my spirit grow. I asked for all things that I might enjoy in life. I asked God to help me LOVE others, as much as He loves me.
God said, "No. It is not for me to take away, but for you to give it up."
God said, "No. Her spirit is whole, her body is only temporary".
God said, "No. Patience is a by-product of tribulations; it isn't granted, it is earned".
God said, "No. I give you blessings. Happiness is up to you."
God said, "No. Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares and brings you closer to me".
God said, "No. You must grow on your own, but I will prune you to make you grow".
God said, "No. I will give you life so that you may enjoy all things".
God said, "Ahhh, finally you have the idea".