I just want to share 1 article with all of you... Although it is quite a short one, but notice how much truth it has in it..

And God Said No

I asked God to take away my pride. And God said "No". He said it was not for Him to take away, but for me to give up.

I asked God to make my handicapped child whole. And God said "No". He said her spirit was whole, her body was only temporary.

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

I asked God to give me happiness. And God said "No". He said He gives me blessings, happiness is up to me.

I asked God to spare me pain. And God said "No". He said suffering draws me apart from worldly cares and brings me closer to Him.

I asked God to make my spirit grow. And God said "No". He said I must grow on my own. But He will prune me to make me fruitful.

I asked for all things that I might enjoy life. And God said "No". He said He will give me life, that I may enjoy all things.

I ask God to help me love others, as much as he loves me. And God said "Ah, finally you have the idea!"

Mark 12:31 ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.