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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4 Responses to “God Said NO”

  1. Yoodi Says:

    iya emang kali musti belajar “the art of praying”, membiasakan diri untuk meminta sesuatu yang paling kita butuhkan dan bukan yang kita mau.

  2. Sonia Says:

    ya kadang orang suka ga tau apa yang perlu diminta. udah ada, tapi ga keliatan.

  3. Mona Says:

    ahh jadi teringat akan sesuatu yah… *tringsss* Makasih Mbak e.

  4. Rio Says:

    No is also an answer

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