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| Super Moderator | And God Said No, Religious Poems, Inspirational Stories http://www.inspirationalnursing.com/and 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 is whole, her body is 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 suffering. 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. Author unknown ************************************************** **** A to Z Inspirational Stories List http://www.inspirationalnursing.com/alpha Sincerely, Andrew Lopez, RN Nursefriendly, Inc. A New Jersey Corporation. 38 Tattersall Drive, Mantua New Jersey 08051 Nursefriendly.com, A National Nursing & Consumer Health Directory info@nursefriendly.com ICQ #6116137, AOL “nursefriendly” 856-415-9617, (fax) 415-9618 150,000 + Nurse-Reviewed & Approved Nursing Links |
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