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.
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I asked God to make my handicapped child whole.
God said "No". Her spirit wa=
s 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.
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sp;
I asked God to give me happiness.
God said "No". I give you =
blessings, happiness is up to you.
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I asked God to spare me pain.
God said "No". Suffering draws yo=
u 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 a=
sked for all things that I might enjoy life.
God said "No". I will give you life so that you may en=
joy all things.
I asked God to help me LOVE others, as much as He loves =
me.
God said… Ahhhh….finally y=
ou have the idea!
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Dr Bo=
b Griffin
[email protected] www.grif.net
Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with th=
anksgiving.
At the same time, pray also for us, that God may open to us=
a door for the word, to declare the mystery of Christ.” (Col. 4:2-3)=