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 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 asked God to help me LOVE others, as much as

He loves me.

God said....AHHHH, you are now beginning to understand!!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!