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 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 aske God to help me love others, as much as He loves me.
God said..
Ah, finally you have the idea.