A BEAUTIFUL PRAYER by Miss Joanne Gobure from Uaboe in Nauru

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 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 isn't granted, it is learned.

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 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 ask God to help me LOVE others, as much as He loves me. 
God said...Ahhhh, 
finally you have the idea.