Monday, December 20, 2004
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 was 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 for all things that I might enjoy life.God said,
"No. I will give you life so that you may enjoy all things."
I asked God to help me LOVE others, as much as God loves me.
God said... "Ahhhh, finally you have the idea!"
"There's a time and place for everything, for everyone.
God works in a mysterious way."Just trust in God,
girlwithabroken(: : 22:26