[Ohio-talk] I asked God

[Edward Louden]

After reading the story about Ron Brown that Suzanne put out, I felt
compelled to send this out to all.  

 

 

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.