I OFFERED A PRAYER TO GOD

[London Eye sent this to the family before Christmas. 

 I believe it is a fitting message for the start the year.]

I OFFERED A PRAYER TO GOD

I asked for strength.

God gave me difficulties to make me strong.

I asked for wisdom.

God gave me problems to solve.

I asked for prosperity.

God gave me brawn and brain to work.

I asked for courage.

God gave me dangers to overcome.

I asked for patience.

God placed me in situations where I was forced to wait.

I asked for love.

God gave me troubled people to help.

I asked for favors.

God gave me opportunities.

I received nothing I wanted.

I received everything I needed.

Today is the last day of your life........so far.

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AND GOD SAID NO

I asked God to take away my pride,

And God said "NO"

He said it was not for him to take away

But for me to give up

I asked God to make my handicapped child whole,

And God said "NO"

He said her spirit is whole

Her body is only temporary.

I asked God to grant me patience,

And God said "NO".

He said that patience is a byproduct of tribulation,

It isn't granted, it is earned.

I asked God to give me happiness,

And God said "No"

He said He gives blessings,

Happiness is up to me.

I asked God to spare me pain,

And God said "NO"

He said, "Suffering draws you apart 

from worldly cares and brings you closer to me."

I asked God to make my spirit grow

And God said "No"

He said I must grow on my own,

But he will prune me to make me fruitful.

I asked God to help me love others

As much as He loves me,

And God said, "Ah, finally you have the idea."