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Senior Tips Archive
February 21st, 2000
All through life, we often find ourselves asking God for the wrong thing.
As we grow older, the temptation to get relief from pain or sorrow is
ever present. A friend sent me this anonymous poem which gives us a
better solution when asking God for something. Maybe this will help you
today.
I ASKED GOD.....
I asked God to take away my pain.
God said, "No."
I asked God to make my handicapped child whole.
God said, "No."
I asked God to grant me patience.
God said, "No.
Patience is a by-product of tribulation;
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 draws 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 asked God to help me LOVE others as much as He loves me.
God said, "Ahhh, finally you have the idea."