Author: Claudia Minden Welsz


I asked God to take away my pain.
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.
Her spirit was whole, her body was 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 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 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.

thats really nice...
thanks for sharing!!

god bless
kara

I read this before and I completely love this short story / poem. I made this one sticky!

Thank you for sharing, almost crying (again) :)

Hello Hadirfuss,

I too recall reading this poem some time ago. Thank you for bringing back to my mind. It is something I need to hear daily of God's wisdom and love that He has for us. That He is willing to deny us of our wants so that we may be willing to let go of our selfishness that hinders our walk with Him. God bless.

Best wishes,
Snowrose

Yes Scary but true


Thank you

I also loved the poem. it's awesome:)!



Thank you all .

God's Blessings on everyone!
hadirfuss

Nice insight! Thank you!!

So true sister very cool

read this somewhere before. seeing it again bring back alot of memories.
thanks sis
God bless.

I do love it. As Brother Scott used to say, make it short, sweet and hard to beat.