“God said No”
I asked God to take away my habit.
God said, “No…
It s 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 to help me LOVE others, as much as He loves me.
God said, “Ahhhh, finally you have the idea!”