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He said, “sufferings draws you apart

from worldly cares

and bring you closer to me.”

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 God to help me love others

As much as they love me. prune : reduce / concentrate
And God said, “Ah, finally you

have the idea.”

You must have heard that –

‘God helps those who help themselves’
and
‘God loves those who love others’.

So following these sayings, help yourself in achieving the destinations and love others to
please God and get his blessings.

A. Fill in the blanks.

1. The poet asks for favours, God gives him ______________ .
2. The poet asks for ______________ God gives him problems to solve.

3. God gave strength and brain to get ______________ .

4. The patience is a byproduct of ______________ .
5. Patience is not ______________ , it is ______________ .

6. Sufferings bring us ______________ to God.

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