I Asked God

I asked G-d to take away my habit. G-d said, “No. It is not for me to take away, but for you to give it up.”

I asked G-d to make my handicapped child whole. G-d said, “No. His spirit is whole, his body is only temporary.”

I asked G-d to grant me patience. G-d said, “No. Patience is a byproduct of tribulations; it isn't granted, it is learned.”

I asked G-d to give me happiness. G-d said, “No. I give you blessings; Happiness is up to you.”

I asked G-d to spare me pain. G-d said, “No. Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares and brings you closer to me.”

I asked G-d to make my spirit grow. G-d said, “No. You must grow on your own, but I will prune you to make you fruitful.”

I asked G-d for all things that I might enjoy life. G-d said, “No. I will give you life, so that you may enjoy all things.”

I ask G-d to help me LOVE others, as much as He loves me. G-d said, “Ahhhh, finally you have the idea.”

It is really very simple -

THINK Deeply

SPEAK Gently

LOVE Much

LAUGH Often

WORK Hard

GIVE Freely and BE Kind…