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 is not granted, it is earned.

I asked God to give me happiness and God said "No".

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

I asked God to spare me pain and God said "No".

He said, "Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares

and brings you closer to Me."

I asked God to make my spirit grow and God said "No".

He said I must grow on my own, but He will

prune me to make me fruitful.

I asked God if he loves me and God said "Yes".

He gave 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 as He loves me, and God said,

"Ah, finally you have the idea".

this poem was sent to me from a friend in biblestudy, and i thought it was worth sharing. hope it helps you if you're wondering what to ask, or why God sometimes says no. and if not, it's a good reminder for me! :-)