A BEAUTIFUL PRAYER

I asked God to take away my habit
God said, No.
It is not for me to take away, but for you to give 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 learned.

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. . . . AHHH, finally you have the idea.

Take care, and God Bless You! Merry Christmas!
Sincerely,
Marie Fostino
Alzheimer's A Caretakers Journal
Seaboard, An Imprint of James A. Rock & Co., Pub.
www.mariefostino.com