Saturday, May 06, 2006

Lessons in verse


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 make my handicapped child whole. God said, No. His spirit is whole, his body is only temporary
I asked God to grant me patience. God said, No. Patience is a byproduct of tribulations; 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
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 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.
May God bless each of you with his abundant love today!

3 Comments:

At 10:40 AM, Blogger HeyJules said...

Ken, did you write this? That was BEAUTIFUL!

 
At 2:34 PM, Blogger Shalee said...

I've read that before. It's just as touching and as true as the first time.

 
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