I asked God to take away my pain.
     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 was whole, her body was 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... Ahhhh, finally you have the idea.