a lovely look at God's viewpoint
The following was read at church this weekend just before the offering. It really impressed me and I wanted to add it to my blog.
I asked God to take away my pride. And God said "No." He said it was not for Him to take away, but for me to give up.
I asked God to make my handicapped child whole. And God said "No." He said her spirit was whole, her body was only temporary.
I asked God to grant me patience. And God said "No." He said patience is a by-product of tribulations. It isn't granted, it is earned.
I asked God to give me happiness. And God said "No." He said He gives me blessings, happiness is up to me.
I asked God to spare me pain. And God said "No." He said suffering draws me apart from worldly cares and brings me closer to Him.
I asked God to make my spirit grow. And God said "No." He said I must grow on your own. But He will prune me to make me fruitful.
I asked for all things that I might enjoy life. And God said "No." He said He will give me life, that I may enjoy all things.
I ask God to help me love others, as much as he loves me. And God said "Ah, finally you have the idea!"
By: Claudia Minden Weisz
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