God said...

God said, No

I asked God to take away my suffering. 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 is whole, her body is only temporary.

I asked God to give me happiness. God said, No, I give you blessings. Happiness is up to you.

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 spare me pain. God said, No, Pain 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 the things that I might enjoy in 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…. Ahhhhh, finally you have the idea.

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