Happy Valentine's Day

As life presents it's own challenges for many in ways that are out of our control I'd like to share a poem that was shared with me, the author is unknown:


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 the 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 aprt from worldy 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...
Ahh finally you have the idea!