God said "no"

[dilloduck]

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.

 

[Bonnie]

That pretty much sums it up.

 

[Nienna]

:remembering with all my heart that God does say "no," even when we most want him to say "yes":

Beautiful post, dillo.

 

[archangel]

I asked God to relieve my physical pain...guess i'm on his good list...still suffer the pain...but can now deal with it! someday it will be gone!

 

[Bonnie]

:remembering with all my heart that God does say "no," even when we most want him to say "yes":

Beautiful post, dillo.

Very freeing when we can place our troubles in his will. I actually feel lighter and my shoulders are higher

 

[dmp]

[garthbrooks=on]

"...some of God's greatest gifts are all to often unanswered prayers..."

[/garth]

 

[Nienna]

[garthbrooks=on]

"...some of God's greatest gifts are all to often unanswered prayers..."

[/garth]

Good album