Dignoscentia

I asked God

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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 is whole, her body is 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 ask God to help me LOVE others, as much as he loves me.
God said “Ah…
Finally you have the idea!”

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