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 the body is only temporary.
I asked God to grant my patience and God said "No." He said patience is a by-product of tribulation. It isn't granted, it's earned.
I asked God to give me happiness and God said "No." He said He give His blessings. Happiness is up to me.
I asked God to spare me from pain and God said "No." He said sufferings draw you apart from worldly cares and bring you 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 God if He loved me and God said "Yes." He gave His only Son who died for me and I will be in heaven someday because I believe.
I asked God to help me love others as much as He loves me and God said, "Ah, finally you have the idea!"