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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 right idea."