I asked God to take away my habit. God said, No. It is not for me to take away,but for you to give 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 byproduct of tribulations;It isn’t granted, it is learned. I asked God to give me happiness. God said, No. I give you...

Two men, both seriously ill, occupied the same hospital room. One man was allowed to sit up in his bed for an hour each afternoon to help drain the fluid from his lungs. His bed was next to the room’s only window. The other man had to spend all his time flat on his back. The men talked for hours on end. They spoke of their wives and families, their homes, their jobs, their involvement in the...

The most destructive habit………………….Worry The greatest Joy………………………….Giving The greatest loss…………….Loss of self-respect The most satisfying work……………Helping others The ugliest personality trait………….Selfishness The most...