Whoever wrote this writing, he must be very gifted to have the freedom of the mind wandering amidst the chaos of the world around. Somehow, there is truth on this thoughts. We are only human and it is easy for us to follow temptation than the path to goodness. Everyday, we flunked! As long as we strive to do better each day, we might be in the side of Good.
I asked God to take away my habit. God said, No.May we find love and happiness around us.
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 the 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.
I asked God to give me happiness.
ReplyDeleteGod said, No.
I give you blessings; Happiness is up to you. <-- it is how we appreciate life, life is a blessing..
I so love this writing..
I like the poem ate amy
ReplyDeleteparang tinamaan naman naman yata ako dun sa PATIENCE and HAPPINESS...hahah! what a very reflective piece.
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing this very nice poem, Ams; i like it!
ReplyDeleteThese thoughts are well stated.. so powerful that they bring you to realize how life is so worthwhile if we know how to appreciate it.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing Ams gwafs.