Written on June 07, 2006 Revised and Updated April 03, 2009 A Beautiful Prayer I came across a beautiful prayer very recently and I am giving it below for its universal appeal. The source is not known. I asked God to take away my bad habits. God said, No. 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 trials and tribulations. It is not granted. It is learned I asked God to give me happiness. God said, No. I give you blessings and happiness is up to you.  I asked God to spare me from pain. God said, No. Sufferings 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 with. God said, No. I will you life so that you can enjoy all things I asked God to help me love others, as much as he loves me. God said, Ah, finally you have the idea The views, opinions and interpretations are personal. Sponsorship does not mean that the sponsors endorse them. © Copyright, Apr-09 . MMG Communications. Without prejudice. All rights reserved