Jan 17, 2010

I Asked God


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.

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 asked God to help me LOVE others,
as much as he loves me.
God said... Ahhhh,
finally you have the idea.

Author Unknown

7 comments:

Diane said...

*applause!!!!* i needed that this morning!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kristina said...

This speaks to me today. Thank you.

Anonymous said...

Amen, Sister! Thank you for sharing!

Anonymous said...

P.S. I just reposted on my blog!

Kari said...

I'm gonna steal this.. hope you don't mind. Great poem- thanks for sharing!

Lily Dawn said...

Love it, and I love this blog!!

All the stories are amazing and inspiring. Thank you =)

Lily

ThatsBaloney said...

Beautiful. Thanks for the reminder.

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