I got this poem in my e-mail and thought I would share. Enjoy!


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 byproduct 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 asked God to help me LOVE others, as much as He loves me.­
God said..­.Ahhhh, ­ finally you have the idea.

Thanx,

It really helps me to read things like that.

Printed that one Kris. Thanks!

Blessings!
love
Debi