A Beautiful Prayer

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 ay 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.