God said "No"

This is a really cute email that I received recently. I hope that copy and paste didn't mess it up too bad, I suppose I could just delete this post if it does.

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.

  

I asked God to help me LOVE others, as much as He loves me. 

God said...Ahhhh, finally you have the idea.