I asked God to make my handicapped child whole, and God said "No."
He said her spirit is whole, her body is only temporary.

I asked God to grant me patience, and God said "No."
He said that patience is a by-product of tribulation; it isn't granted, it's earned.

I asked God to give me happiness, and God said "No."
He said He gives me blessings, happiness is up to me.

I asked God to spare me pain, and God said "No."
He said suffering draws you apart from worldly cares, and brings you closer to me.

I asked God to help my spirit grow, and God said "No."
He said I must grow on my own, but He will prune me to make me beautiful.

I asked God if He loved me, and God said "Yes."
He gave His only son who died for me, and I will be in heaven because I believe.

I asked God to help me love others as much as He loves me,
And God said "Ah finally, you have the idea."