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 was whole, her body was 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 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 for all that I might enjoy life. God said, "No. I will 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".