I asked God to make my handicapped child whole, and God said "No." He said, "His spirit is whole, his body is only temporary."

I asked God to grant me patience, and God said, "No." He said patience is a by-product of tribulation. It isn't granted; it's earned.

I asked god to give me happiness, and God said, "No." He said that He gives blessings; happiness is up to me.

I asked God to spare me pain, and God said "No." He said, "Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares and brings you closer to Me."

I asked God to make my spirit grow, and God said "No." He said that I must grow on my own, but He will prune me to make me fruitful.

I asked God if He loved me, and God said "Yes." He gave His only Son Who died for me, and I will be in heaven some day because I believe.

I asked God to help me love others as much as He loves me, and God said, "Ah, finally you have the idea."