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 heal my handicapped son, God said, “No.

His spirt is whole, his body is only temporary.”

I asked God to give me patience, but God said, “No.

Patience is a by-product of tribulations. It isn’t granted it is learned.”

I asked God to give me happiness, but God said, “No.

I give you blessings, happiness is up to you.”

I asked God to spare me pain, but God said “No.

Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares and brings you closer to me.”

I asked God to make my spirit grow but God said, “No.

You must grow on your own but I will prune you and make you fruitful.”

I asked God for all things that I might enjoy life, but God said, “No.

I will give you life so you may enjoy all things.”

I asked God to help me love others as He has loved me.

God said, “Ah,  now you have the idea.”

The day is yours, don’t throw it away.

Author unknown.