What you pray for determines how God answers
I saw these posted on another site and thought I would share them here. The last one I really liked.
I saw these posted on another site and thought I would share them here. The last one I really liked.
I asked God to take away my habit(s).
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 by-product of tribulations; It isn't granted, it is earned."
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 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 : "Ahhh...Finally you have the idea."