THE BLESSING IN "NO"
 

I asked God to take away my pride.

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 byproduct 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 for all things that I might enjoy life.

God said "No."

I will give you life so that you may enjoy all things.
 

I ask God to help me LOVE others, as much as He loves me.

God said... Ahhhh, finally you have the idea! 

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