07/18/26 Weekend Grif.Net - When God says "No"
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"God Said....No"
I asked God to take away my pride.
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". Her spirit was whole, her body was 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 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... Ahhhh....finally you have the idea!
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Dr Bob Griffin
Continue steadfastly in prayer,
being watchful in it with thanksgiving
