I ASKED GOD<P>I asked God to take away my pride.<BR>God said, "No", It is not for me to take away, but for you to give it up.<P>I asked God to make my handicapped child whole. God said, "No", her spirit was whole, her body only temporary.<P>I asked God to grant me patience.<BR>God said, "No", Patience is a by product of tribulations; it isn't granted, it is earned.<P>I asked God to give me happiness. God said, "No", I give you blessings, happiness is up to you.<P>I asked God to spare me pain. God said, "No", Suffering draws you apart form worldly cares and brings you closer to me.<P>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.<P>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.<P>I asked God to help me LOVE others, as much as he loves me. God said... Ahhh, you finally have the idea.<P>A friend of mine e-mailed this to me today & I wanted to share it with all of you. God bless all of us and continue to guide us so that we show the love and forgiveness to each other that you show us dialy.