I Asked God to take away my pride,
And God said, "No."
He said it was not for him to take away,
But for me to give it up.
I asked God to make my handicapped child whole,
And God said, "No."
He said her spirit was whole,
Her body was only temporary.
I asked God to grant me patience,
And God said, "No."
He said patience is a by-product of tribulations.
It isn't granted, it's earned.
I asked God to give me happiness.
And God said, "No".
He said He gives me blessings,
Happiness is up to me.
I asked God to spare me pain,
And God said, "No."
He said suffering draws you apart from wordly cares
And brings you closer to me.
I asked God to make my spirit grow,
And God said, "No."
He said I must grow on my own;
But He will prune me to make me fruitful.
I asked for all things that I might enjoy life,
And God said, "No."
He said I will give you life
That you may enjoy all things.
I asked God to help me LOVE others,
As much as He loves me,
And God said,
"Ah, finally you have the idea!"
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