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 right idea.