Family Home Evening

I asked God to take away my bad habits.
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 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 byproduct of tribulations; it is not granted, it is learned."

I asked God to give me happiness.
God said, "No, 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 God for all things so 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."