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
Again, he said No! Patience is a by product of tribulations,
It is not granted but earned.
I asked God to give me happiness
He said No! I keep blessing you and happiness is up to you.
I asked God to spare me pain
God said No! Suffering draws you apart from worldly things
And brings you closer to me.
I asked God for all things I might enjoy in life,
He said No! I have given you life that you may enjoy all things.
Now, am asking God to help me love others, as much as he loves me.
You know what he says to me?
“Ahhhhhhhhhh……….finally,
You have the deal”
They he added all I have asked him.