And God Said...No!

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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 was whole
Her body was only temporary

I asked God to grant me patience
And God said "No"
He said patience was a by-product of tribulations
It isn't granted, it is earned

I asked God to give me happiness
And God said "No"
He said He gives me 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 that I must grow on my own
But He will prune me to make me fruitful

I asked for all the things that I might enjoy life
And God said "No"
He said I will give you life
That you may enjoy all things

I asked God to help me love others
As much as He loves me
And God said "Ah, finally you have the idea"