I asked God to take away my habit. 
                      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. 
His spirit is whole, his body is 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 learned. 

       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 God 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.

        This is the day that the Lord hath made;

           we will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalms 118:24