Re: A beautiful prayer

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We have the rough spots so we can enjoy the smooth when they come. Donna, I

will be thinking of you often until the way is smooth again!

> Am going through a very rough time right now, with one of my kids. I'm

> still able to count my blessings, and the biggest one is that I have an

> amazing

> husband, and 5 great kids. That's what enables me to deal with the

> events in life that can be overwhelming. Anyway, I came across this, and

> thought it to be quite profound. Hope you guys get something from it as

> well.

>

> Donna

>

> <<

> 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 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.

>

> May God Bless You,

> " To the world you might be one person, but to one

> person you just might be the world "

>

> " Even the word 'IMPOSSIBLE' says 'I M POSSIBLE' "

>

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