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When God says: "No"
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> I asked God to take away my habit.
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> God said, No.
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> 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.
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> God said, No.
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> His spirit is whole, his body is only temporary.
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> I asked God to grant me patience.
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> God said, No.
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> Patience is a by-product of tribulations;
> it isn't granted, it is learned.
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> I asked God to give me happiness..
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> God said, No.
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> I give you blessings;
> Happiness is up to you.
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> I asked God to spare me pain.
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> God said, No.
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> Suffering draws you apart from
> worldly cares and brings you closer to me.
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> I asked God to make my spirit grow.
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> God said, No.
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> You must grow on your own,
> but I will prune you to make you fruitful.
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> I asked God for all things
> that I might enjoy life.
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> God said, No.
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> I will give you life,
> so that you may enjoy all things.
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> I asked God to help me LOVE others, as much as He loves me.
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> God said... Ahhhh,
> finally you have the idea.
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