FOR ELSIE
I asked God to take away my pride. 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 asked God to
help me LOVE others, as much as He loves me. God
said, "...Ahhh, finally you have the idea!"
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