God said "No"

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I asked God to take away my pride.
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 was whole, her body
was only temporary."

I asked God to grant me patience.
God said, No, Patience is a byproduct of tribulations;
it isn't granted, it is earned."

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 for all things that I might live.
God said "No, I 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... "Ahhh, finally you have the idea!"

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