God Said

By Claudia Menden Weisz

I asked God to take away my pride.

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.

Her spirit is whole, her body was 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 earned."

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 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!"