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