The Conversation
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 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 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.
Maybe we are asking the wrong questions– what do you think??
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 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 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.
Maybe we are asking the wrong questions– what do you think??
The day is yours – – don’t throw it away — ask the right questions and you will have a good day, a great week, and truly be a blessing to everyone you encounter!!
Ron
Come back each week to see Ron’s new “Food For Thought.”
Love this post, Mr. Woolever! So true, and highlights our partnership with God. Not puppets, partners in this life….