I
Asked God
I asked God to take away my pain.
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 ask God to help me love others, as much as he loves me.
God said, "... Ahhhh, finally you have the idea".
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For all the negative things we have to say to ourselves, God has a positive answer for it.
You say: "It's impossible"
God says: All things are possible (Luke 18:27)
You say: "I'm too tired"
God says: I will give you rest (Matthew 11:28-30)
You say: "Nobody really loves me"
God says: I love you (John 3:16 & John 13:34)
You say: "I can't go on"
God says: My grace is sufficient (II Corinthians 12:9 & Psalm 91:15)
You say: "I can't figure things out"
God says: I will direct your steps (Proverbs 3:5-6)
You say: "I can't do it"
God says: You can do all things (Philippians 4:13)
You say: "I'm not able"
God says: I am able (II Corinthians 9:8)
You say: "It's not worth it"
God says: It will be worth it (Roman 8:28)
You say: "I can't forgive myself"
God says: I FORGIVE YOU (I John 1:9 & Romans 8:1)
You say: "I can't manage"
God says: I will supply all your needs (Philippians 4:19)
You say: "I'm afraid"
God says: I have not given you a spirit of fear (II Timothy 1:7)
You say: "I'm always worried and frustrated"
God says: Cast all your cares on ME (I Peter 5:7)
You say: "I don't have enough faith"
God says: I've given everyone a measure of faith (Romans 12:3)
You say: "I'm not smart enough"
God says: I give you wisdom (I Corinthians 1:30)
You say: "I feel all alone"
God says: I will never leave you or forsake you (Hebrews 13:5)