God Said No

      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 asked God to help me LOVE others, as much as He loves me.
      God said...Ahhhh, finally you have the idea.