Some of the "Wallace Words"

Paraphrased somewhat from a poem by Claudia Minden Weisz:

God Said No

I asked God to take away my habit. I imagine Him to say
* NO - It is not for me to take away, but for you to give it up

I asked God to grant me patience. I imagine Him to say
*NO - Patience is a by-product of tribulations - it isn't granted, it is learned

I asked God to give me patience. I imagine Him to say
*NO - I give you blessings - Happiness is up to you.

I asked God to spare me pain. I imagine Him to say
*NO - Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares; and brings you closer to ME.

I asked God to heal my friend. I imagine Him to say
* NO - your friend's spirit is whole and his body is only temporary.

I asked God for all things that I might enjoy life. I imagine Him to say
*NO - How about I give you life that you might have it more abundantly.

I asked God to make my spirit grow. I imagine Him to say
*NO - You must grow on your own, but I will prune you to make you fruitful.

I asked God to help me to love others as much as He loves me. I imagine Him to say
*AHHHH...you finally have the idea...