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 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 blessing; 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.....Ahhhhh, finally you have the idea.

this peom is one that a friend of mine gave me.... it helped opened my eyes(you might say) to two things........first, you have to meet God half way, you have to "work at" what you want to change, but, He'll give you the strength to work.Second, so many times we ask god for things that we need, with no concern to what others are feeling or going through. Ask ggod to help others, and get specific.

THE DAY IS YOURS DON'T THROW IT AWAY

i luv you all

dani

P.S. "To the world you might be one person,but to one personyou might just be the world