- 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 heal my handicapped son. God said no. His spirit is whole his body is only temporary.
- I asked God to give me patience but God said no. Patience is a by-product of tribulations. It isn’t granted it is learned.
- I asked God to give me happiness but God said no. I give you blessings happiness is up to you.
- I asked God to spare me pain but God said no. Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares and brings you closer to me.
- I asked God to make my spirit grow but God said no. You must grow on your own but I will prune you and make you fruitful.
- I asked God for all things that I might enjoy life but God said no. I will give you life so you may enjoy all things.
- I asked God to help me love others as He has loved me. God said ah, now you have the idea.
The day is yours don’t throw it away.
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