And God Said No

[letsjam]

And God Said No

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 up.

I asked God to make my handicapped child whole.

And God said, "No".

He said his spirit is whole, his body is only temporary.

I asked God to grant me patience.

And God said, "No".

He said that patience is a by product of tribulation. It isn't granted,

it's only earned.

I asked God to give me happiness.

And God said, "No".

He said he gives us blessings, happiness is up to me.

I asked God to spare me pain.

And God said, "No".

He said I must grow on my own, but he will prune me and make me

fruitful.

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 a He loves me.

And God said, "Ah, finally you have the idea."

[StrawberryFields]

Thank You for posting this.

I have heard this before, but this time, seeing it here, is something I needed.

[Dr T]

We can learn a lot through "No." (It's not my favorite way to learn though )