God says ....

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

1 John 4 v 16

We know how much God loves us, and we have put out trust in him. God is love, and all who live in love live in God, and God lives in them.