I asked Spirit to take away my habit. Spirit said no, it is not for me to take way, but for you to give up.
I asked Spirit to make my handicapped child whole. Spirit said No. His spirit is whole, his body is only temporary.
I asked Spirit to grant me patience. Spirit said no. Patience is a byproduct of tribulations. It isn’t granted but learned.
I asked Spirit to grant me happiness. Spirit said No. I give you blessings, happiness is up to you.
I asked spirit to spare me pain. Spirit said no. Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares and brings you closer to me.
I asked spirit to make my spirit grow. Spirit said. No. You must grow on your own, but I will prune you to make you fruitful.
I asked spirit for all things so I might enjoy life. Spirit said No. I will give you life so that you may enjoy all things.
I asked Spirit to help me love others. as much as he loves me.
I wish I could say I wrote this since it is so good.
I love this because it forces you to look at what you might ask for from a spiritual perspective rather than the way we usually look at things.
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