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 byproduct 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."