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 make my handicapped body whole.
God said, NO.
Your spirit is whole; your 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, its earned/

I asked God to give me happiness.
God said, NO again.
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, NOPE.
You must grow on your own, but I will prune you to make you fruitful.

I asked for all things that I might enjoy in 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..........Ahhhhhhh, finally you have the idea.