I asked God to take away my habit. But God said: No, it is not mine to take it away, but yours to give it up. I asked God to make my handicaped child whole, but He said: NO, his spirit is already whole and his body only temporary. I asked God to give me patience, but He said: NO, Patience is a product of trials and tribulations, and is not granted but learned. I asked God to give me hapiness and He said: No, I give you blessings, but hapiness is yours to decide upon. I asked God to spare me of pain and suffering, but He said: No, suffering draws you away from worldly cares and brings you closer to Me. I asked God to give me things so I can enjoy life, but He said: No i give you life so you can enjoy and appreciate things that you have. I asked God to help me LOVE others, as much as He loves me. God said...Ahhhh, finally you got the idea.