Another nice one ...

[Guest guest]

Dear All,

I found this on the web. My thanks and acknowledgement to the

unknown author.

Jai Maa

Latha

 

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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 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 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 ask God to help me love others, as much as he loves me.

God said, "... Ahhhh, finally you have the idea".

 

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