And God Said-NO
Anonymous
I asked God to take away my pride.
And God said, "NO"!
He said it was not for Him to take away, but for me to give it up.
I asked God to make my handicapped child whole.
And God said, "NO"!
He said her spirit was whole, her body was only temporary.
I asked God to grant me patience.
And God said, "NO"!
He said patience is a by-product of tribulation. It isn't granted, it is earned.
I asked God to give me happiness.
And God said, "NO"!
He said He gives me blessings, happiness is up to me.
I asked God to spare me pain.
And God said, "NO"!
He said suffering draws you apart from worldly cares and brings you closer to Me.
I asked God to make my spirit grow.
And God said, "NO"!
He said I must grow on my own. But He will prune me to make me fruitful.
I asked for all things that I might enjoy life.
And God said, "NO"!
He said I will give you life, that you may enjoy all things.
I asked God if He loved me,
And God said, "YES"!
He gave me His only Son, who died for me. And I will be in Heaven someday
Because . . . I believe
I asked God to help me LOVE others, as much as He loves me.
And God said, "Ah, finally you have the idea."