Subject: I asked God

I asked God to take away my habit.
God said, No.
It is not for me to take away,
But for you to give it up.
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I asked God to make my handicapped child whole.
>God said, No.
>His spirit is whole, his body is only temporary
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I asked God to grant me patience.
God said, No.
Patience is a byproduct of tribulations;
it isn't granted, it is learned.
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I asked God to give me happiness.
God said, No.
I give you blessings; Happiness is up to you.
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I asked God to spare me pain.
God said, No.
Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares
And brings you closer to me.
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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.
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I asked God for all things that I might enjoy life.
God said, No.
I will give you life, so that you may enjoy all things.
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>I asked God to help me LOVE others, as much as he loves me.
God said...Ahhhh, finally you have the idea.
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>>THIS DAY IS YOURS DON'T THROW IT AWAY
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>May God Bless You,
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>"To the world you might be one person, but to one person you just might be the world"

Again I am blessed! Thank you Sherri!!

Love it Sherri.... I am going to take it to the meetiang Thursday..

Love Ya
Donna