30 days of thanks..... day #23

Thankful 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 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 earned.
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 in 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……
Ahhhhhh, finally you have the idea ♥