Sharing another beautiful email from Sis Rosa

God Said NO!!   

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.