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”.
Your child’s spirit is whole, the 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.”

THIS DAY IS YOURS. DON'T THROW IT AWAY!

May God Bless and Keep You!
“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.”
“May the Lord Make his face shine upon you, and give you Peace Forever"
“Good friends are like stars...You don't always see them, but you know they are always there.”
"To the world you might be one person, but to one person you just might be the world."

I did not write this. This was an email forwarded to my by my friend Frances who I love and cherrish her friendship.