Sometimes God Says NO! Week 7/5

I asked God to take away my pride,

And God said "No." 

He said it wasn't his to take away,

But for me to give.

I asked God to make my Handicapped child whole, 

And God said "No."

he said her Spirit is whole.

Her body is only temporary.

I asked God to grant me patience'

And God said "No."

He said patience is a by-product of tribulation,

It isn't granted it is earned.

I asked God to give me Happiness,

He said "No."

He said he gives blessings,

Happiness is up to me.

I asked God to spare me pain,

And God said "No." 

He said "Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares 

and brings you closer to me."

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 be fruitful.

I asked God if He loved me, 

And God said "Yes!" 

He sent his only son, who died for me.

And I will be in heaven someday because I am Teachable.

I asked God to help me love others as much as he loves me,

And God said 

"Ah Finally, You have the Idea!"

So I found this poem from a sister who heard it in sacrament and I loved it so much because its sooo true Sometimes God tells us "No." and it is in no way because he doesn't love us! its because he loves us that he tells us No. He knows everything and he knows what we NEED instead of what we want and We need to have FAITH and not doubt the all knowing and Loveing Heavenly Father!

 I also learned this week about Patience lol crazy I know but I had a discussion on it last week that I think went very well!one of the Scriptures I shared wasn't a traditional "patience" scripture Alma 7:23 And now I would that ye should be humble, and be submissive and gentle; easy to be entreated; full of patience and long-suffering; being temperate in all things; being diligent in keeping the commandments of God at all times; asking for whatsoever things ye stand in need, both spiritual and temporal; always returning thanks unto God for whatsoever things ye do receive. 

Are we thanking God for everything we Receive? I know I 'm not even though I do my very best I get caught up in my own world and Poor me and when I do that...When I don't have patience I don't have Faith in the Lords Timing! I am inadvertently doubting that God knows what's best for me! So that's my little take of the week Its been an Interesting week to say the Very Least but when me and My Companion trust in the lord forget everything else and just listen to the spirit we are constantly blessed! I hope this Email wasn't negative and I hope that it helps one of you I love Each and every one of you like you wouldn't Believe! I am feeling your Prayers and I'm working my hardest to please the Lord and everyone who is praying for me out there!
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Sincerely Sister Prather