Thanks Bill...
I think that was one of the better stories... at least it hit home with me.
As a way of saying thank you, I thought I would share something that just came to me through email... enjoy!
Lazarus
"I asked God....."
I asked God to take away my pride. 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. Her spirit is whole, her body was only temporary."
I asked God to grant me patience. God said, "No. Patience is a by-product of tribulations; it isn't granted, it is earned."
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 ask God to help me LOVE others, as much as God loves me. God said... "Ahhhh.......... Finally you have the idea!" |