I asked for strength and God gave me difficulties to make me strong.
I asked for wisdom and God gave me problems to solve.
I asked for prosperity and God gave me brains and strength to work.
I prayed for courage and God gave me dangers to overcome.
I asked for love and God gave me troubled people to help.
I prayed for favors and God gave me opportunities.
I asked for humility and God gave me experiences not to be proud of.
I asked for patience and God said "No".
Suffering draws you apart from the worldly cares and brings You closer to me.
I received nothing I wanted.
I received everything I needed.
My prayer has been answered. -Author Unknown
man-mana bhava mad bhakto mad-yaji-mam namaskuru
mam evaisyasi satyam te pratijane priyo 'si me
Always think of Me, become My devotee, worship Me and offer your homage unto Me. Thus you will come to Me without a fail. I promise you this because you are My very dear friend. (Bhagavad-Gita 18.65)
