True Prayer

[Annie&Hallie'sMom]

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 tribula_tions; 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 asked God to help me love others, as much as God loves
me. God said... "Ahhhh, finally you have the idea!" (Author unknown)

 

[Dan Murphy]

Thanks, Liz.

 

[DoeWDW]

All so true! Thanks for the reminder!

 

[HauntedMansionGeek]

That is wonderful! Thankyou for sharing it!!

 

[luvmydogs]

Wow--that's so very nice, Annie&Hallie's Mom. I've printed it out, and it's going where I can see it everyday. These are things I realize I need to understand more often. Thanks for posting!

 

[Lanshark]

Very nice