I asked God to take away my pain. God said, “No.” It is for me to take away but for you to give up.
I asked God to grant me patience. God said, “No.” Patience is a by-product of tribulation. It isn’t granted, it is earned.
I asked God to spare me from pain. God said, “no.” Suffering draw 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 the 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… Ahh… Finally you have the idea.
So very beautiful and so very true, all these things we ask for come from walking in and abiding in Him.
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