God said…..”No”
I asked God to take away my pain.
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. Her spirit is whole,
her body is only temporary.”
I asked God to grant me patience.
God said, “No. Patience is a by-product of tribulations,
it isn’t granted – it is earned.”
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 give you life, so that
you may enjoy all things.”
I asked God to help me love others,
as much as HE loves me.
God said….”Ahhh, finally, you have the idea.”
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