everything is beautiful in His time

I came across this. I'm not sure what's the source as the author didn't put it, but I find it real meaningful.

everything is beautiful in His time

I asked God to take away my pride and God said “No”. He said it was not for Him to take away, but for me to give up.

I asked God to grant me patience and God said “No”. He said patience is a by product of tribulations. It isn’t granted, it is earned.

I asked God to give me happiness and God said “No”. He said He gives me blessings, happiness is up to me.

I asked God to spare me pain and God said “No”. He said suffering draws me apart from worldly cares and brings me closer to Him.

I asked God to make my spirit grow and God said “No”. He said I must grow on my own, but He will prune me to make me fruitful.

I asked for all things that I might enjoy in life and God said “No”. He said He will give me life, that I may enjoy all things.

I asked God to help me love others as much as He loves me and God said “finally you have the idea!”