I ASKED GOD – Hilary Monk

The following was provided by Hilary Monk, a friend of Supriyā’s.

I ASKED GOD

I asked God to take away my pride –
God said “NO”.
He said it was not for Him to take it away
But for me to give it up.
I asked God to grant me patience,
God said “NO”.
He said patience is a bi-product of tribulations
It isn’t granted, it is earned.
I asked God to give me happiness,
God said “NO”.
He said he gives me blessings.
Happiness is up to me.
I asked God to spare me pain,
God said “NO”.
He said suffering draws me apart from worldly cares
and brings me closer to Him.
I asked God to make my spirits to grow,
God said “NO”.
He said I must grow on my own
but he would make me fruitful.
I asked for all things that I might enjoy life,
God said “NO”.
He gave me life that I might enjoy all things.
I asked God to help me love others as much as He loved me.
God said –
“Ah, finally you have the idea!”