God Said No
						
						
																						
	I'm not posting this to preach, but to illustrate correct and nice usage of several English terms.
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.