God Said No 

I asked God to take away my habit.

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. His spirit is whole, his body is only temporary

I asked God to grant me patience.  

God said, No.   Patience is a byproduct of tribulations; it isn't granted, it is learned.  

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 God 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 LOVE others, as much as He loves me.

God said...Ahhhh, finally you have the idea.