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Wednesday, March 11, 2015

I Asked God..




I asked God for all things that I might enjoy life... 

God said, "Rather, I will give you life so that you may enjoy all things."


I asked God to give me wisdom…

God said, "Rather, I will give you problems to solve so you may become wise."


I asked God to give me strength…

God said, "Rather, I will give you difficulties to make you strong."


I asked God to give me courage…

God said, "Rather, I will give you danger to overcome."



I asked God to give me prosperity…

God said, "Rather, I will reward you with the fruits of your labor."


I asked God to take away my pain…

God said, "Rather, It is not for me to take it away, but for you to give it up."


I asked God to spare me pain...

God said, "Rather, Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares and draws you closer to me."


I asked God to make my handicapped child whole…

God said, "Rather, the child's spirit is whole, and it's body is only temporary."


I asked God to grant me patience…

God said, "Rather, patience isn't granted, it's learned through tribulation."


I asked God to give me happiness... 

God said, "Rather, I give you blessings. Happiness is up to you."


I asked God to give me favors…

God said, "Rather, I will give you choices."


I asked God to make my spirit grow... 

God said, "Rather, your faith will give you growth, and I will prune you to make you fruitful."


I asked God to give me love…

God said, "Rather, I will send to you those in need for you to give your love to."


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

God said, "Now you understand! Your love will shine through as you fulfil My Law."


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