Time with Father | The Blessing of No

[7] For God hath not given us the spirit of fear: but of power, and of love, and of sobriety.
Non enim dedit nobis Deus spiritum timoris : sed virtutis, et dilectionis, et sobrietatis.
2nd Epistle of St Paul to Timothy Chapter 1

The blessing of the word, "No". The blessing in the word NO.

I asked God to take away my pride. God said, "No. It is not for me to take away, but for you to give it up." 

I asked God to make my handicap child whole. God said, "No. Her spirit is whole but her body is 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 asked God to help me to love others as much as He loves me. God said, "Ah. Now you got the idea."