RE: [Idea-Central] saying no
Posted by: TuckerT <TuckerT@...>
Thomas G. Tucker
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From: OKtogo1954@aol.com [SMTP:OKtogo1954@aol.com]
Sent: Thursday, February 18, 1999 7:22 PM
To: idea-central@welovegod.org
Subject: [Idea-Central] saying no
Here is an intriguing illustration to use when you are preaching the idea
that
sometimes God's answer to prayer is "no."
Peace be with you all.
Matt Henry
The Blessing In "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 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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