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... My child, finally you have the idea.
