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 byproduct 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!

WHAT iF...

What if...

GOD couldn't take the time
to bless us today
because we couldn't take the time
to thank HIM yesterday?

What if ...

GOD decided to stop
leading us tomorrow
because we didn't follow
HIM today?

What if...

we never saw
another flower bloom
because we grumbled
when GOD sent the rain?

What if...

GOD didn't walk
with us today
because we failed
to recognize it
as His day?

What if...

GOD took away
His message
because we failed
to listen
to the messenger?

What if...

GOD didn't send
His only begotten Son
because He wanted us
to be prepared
to pay the price
for sin?

What if...

the door of the church
was closed
because we did not open
the door of our heart?

What if...

GOD stopped loving
and caring for us
because we failed
to love
and care for others?

What if...

GOD would not
hear us today
because we would not listen
to Him yesterday?

What if...

GOD answered our prayers
the way we answer
His call to service?

What if...

GOD met our needs
the way we
give Him
our lives???

What if...

we failed
to send
this message
on?

THIS IS A SIMPLE TEST.....

If you love Jesus
send this to everyone you know..