POEM And God Said "No" Author: Claudia Minden Welsz

I dont know if youve noticed my new poetry liking.



Dunno why.



It'll pass eventually =P

Graffiti by the artist Jesus Saves.

Original =P

And God Said "No" Author: Claudia Minden Welsz
I asked God to take away my pain.
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.