A Beautiful Prayer
Copyright © by Joanne Gobure of Uaboe, in Nauru

 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 asked 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."

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