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, ‘Finally, you have the idea.’