I liked this, good one!
Thanks for sharing!
Rhonda
----- Original Message -----
From: "Marvella" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Saturday, September 25, 2004 12:34 PM
Subject: 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.
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> I asked God to make my handicapped child whole. God said, No. His spirit
is
> whole, his body is only temporary.
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> I asked God to grant me patience. God said, No. Patience is a byproduct of
> tribulations; it isn't granted, it is learned.
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> I asked God to give me happiness. God said, No. I give you blessings;
> Happiness is up to you.
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> I asked God to spare me pain. God said, No. Suffering draws you apart from
> worldly cares and brings you closer to me.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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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> This is the day that the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.
>