I asked God to take away my pride,

And God said, “No”.

He said it was not Him to take away,

but for me to give it up.

I asked God to make my handicapped child whole,

And God said, “No”.

He said his/her spirit is whole;

Her body is only temporary.

I asked God to grant me patience,

And God said, “No”.

He said patience is a by-product of tribulation,

It isn’t granted; it’s earned.

I asked God to give me happiness,

And God said, “No”.

He said He give blessing,

Happiness is up to me.

I asked God to spare me pain,

And God said, “No”.

He said, “Suffering draw you apart from worldly cares

And brings you closer to me.”

I asked God to make my spirit grow,

And God said, “No”.

He said I must grow on my own.

But he will prune me to make me fruitful.

I asked God if He loves me,

And God said, “Yes”.

I asked God to help me love others as much as He loves me,

And God said, “Ah, finally you have the idea.”