Thoughts for the day

The party last night was nice. There was plenty of food and the speakers were good. Although I thought about skipping the whole thing because I was tired and in somewhat of a funk, I realized (thankfully) that the time to go to something like an AA/Al-Anon Christmas party is when you don't feel much like being at a party. I'm glad that I went.

Here is something that I heard and thought that I'd share. It helped put things in proper perspective for me.

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 by-product 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.