"I asked Creator to take away my habit.
Creator said, No.
It is not for me to take away, but for you to give it up.

I asked Creator to make my handicapped child whole.
Creator said, No.
His spirit is whole, his body is only temporary

I asked Creator to grant me patience.
Creator said, No.
Patience is a byproduct of tribulations;
it isn't granted, it is learned.

I asked Creator to give me happiness.
Creator said, No.
I give you blessings; Happiness is up to you.

I asked Creator to spare me pain.
Creator said, No.
Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares
and brings you closer to me.

I asked Creator to make my spirit grow.
Creator said, No.
You must grow on your own!
but I will prune you to make you fruitful.

I asked Creator for all things that I might enjoy life.
Creator said, No.
I will give you life, so that you may enjoy all things.

I ask Creator to help me LOVE others, as much as He loves me.
Creator said...Ahhhh, finally you have the idea."

-author unknown (thank you, Empty Cloud)