I Asked God

I asked God for all things that I might enjoy life...
God said, "Rather, I will give you life so that you may enjoy all things."

I asked God to give me wisdom…
God said, "Rather, I will give you problems to solve so you may become wise."

I asked God to give me strength…
God said, "Rather, I will give you difficulties to make you strong."

I asked God to give me courage…
God said, "Rather, I will give you danger to overcome."

I asked God to give me prosperity…
God said, "Rather, I will reward you with the fruits of your labor."

I asked God to take away my pain…
God said, "Rather, It is not for me to take it away, but for you to give it up."

I asked God to spare me pain...
God said, "Rather, Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares and draws you closer to me."

I asked God to make my handicapped child whole…
God said, "Rather, the child's spirit is whole, and it's body is only temporary."

I asked God to grant me patience…
God said, "Rather, patience isn't granted, it's learned through tribulation."

I asked God to give me happiness...
God said, "Rather, I give you blessings. Happiness is up to you."

I asked God to give me favors…
God said, "Rather, I will give you choices."

I asked God to make my spirit grow...
God said, "Rather, your faith will give you growth, and I will prune you to make you fruitful."

I asked God to give me love…
God said, "Rather, I will send to you those in need for you to give your love to."

I asked God to help me love others, as much as He loves me...
God said, "Now you understand! Your love will shine through as you fulfil My Law."