I asked God for love. He broke my relationship. Angry, I said, “Why?” He replied, “Because I saw their heart and I heard what they whispered against you behind closed doors.” I asked for peace. He sent me storms. I cried, “Why?” He said, “Storms will teach you how to command your calm in chaos.” I asked for strength. He gave me struggle. Frustrated, I said, “Why?” He answered, “Struggles aren’t punishment. They’re the fire that unleashes the power inside
you.” I asked for the easy road. He gave me mountains. “Weak,” I whispered. “Why?” He said, “Because climbing builds the strength you’ll need for the future I’ve prepared.” I didn’t get what I asked for. I got what I needed. Because elevation doesn’t come through ease. It comes through endurance.
