Tex Armstrong (10 July 2004)
"I asked GOD!!!(paraphrased)"


   I asked God to take away my habit.
   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 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.
   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 God for all things that I might enjoy life.
   God said, No.
   I will give you life, so that you may enjoy all things.
 
   I ask God to help me LOVE others, as much as He loves me.
   God said...Ahhhh, finally you have the idea.
 
   Then I asked God ,When is our Blessed Hope ,the RAPTURE?
   God said,  LOOK UP YOUR REDEMPTION IS NEARBY!!!!
   My SON is Coming for HIS BRIDE,not a harem,
   so Be Ready,Keep Ready,Stay Ready.......
   Any moment NOW!!!!!!!!!! ......He is opening the Door in 2004*
   The Bridegroom Cometh........for His Bride!!!!!
 
 
   til that time,
   t