Guest guest Posted July 11, 2001 Report Share Posted July 11, 2001 > --- Garth Beck wrote: > > > BEAUTIFUL PRAYER > > > > > > 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 grant me patience. > > > God said, No. Patience is a by-product 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 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. __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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