I asked God to send me his friends...
  He sent you.

I asked God to take away my pain.
  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 tribulations; it isn't granted, it is earned.

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 for all things that I might enjoy life.
  God said, No. I will give you life so you may enjoy all things.

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