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 asked God to help me LOVE others, as much as He loves me.* God said..*.Ahhhh, * finally you have Got the idea.