God Said No

I received this in an email and it really put things in perspective for me.  Sometimes God, in his perfect wisdom and knowledge, says 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!

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