I asked God to take away my pride. 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. Her spirit was whole, her body was 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....