In My Prayer...

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.

I asked God to grant me patience.
God said, No
Patience can be a result of tribulation;
it isn't granted, it is learned.

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 God to help me LOVE others,
as much as He loves me.
God said....
Ahhhh, finally you have the idea.

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