Re: God said--posted by Todd

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I love this!!!

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> 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.

> 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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