"I Asked God"

Author - Anonymous

I asked God to take away my pain.
God said, no.
It is no 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 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 the 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 the things that I might enjoy life.
God said, no.
I will give you life so that you may enjoy all the things.
I asked God to help me love others as much as he loves me.
God said…… Ahhh, at last you have the idea.

This is my favourite poem till date n I'm pretty sure will remain so all my life. More than a poem I love this acts like a "Reality Check" whenever I tend to go overboard, whatever facet of life it may be.
Take a printout and put it up on the wall...............believe me it does work wonders ....... m a living example !!!