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 by-product 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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October 6th, 2005 at 12:45 am
iya emang kali musti belajar “the art of praying”, membiasakan diri untuk meminta sesuatu yang paling kita butuhkan dan bukan yang kita mau.
October 6th, 2005 at 3:08 am
ya kadang orang suka ga tau apa yang perlu diminta. udah ada, tapi ga keliatan.
October 6th, 2005 at 4:45 pm
ahh jadi teringat akan sesuatu yah… *tringsss* Makasih Mbak e.
October 7th, 2005 at 11:37 pm
No is also an answer