And God said No ... I asked God to take away my pride, And God said "No." He said, "It's not for Me to take away, But for you to give up." 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 byproduct of tribulation, It isn't granted, it's earned." I asked God to give me happiness, And God said "No." He said, "I give you blessings, Happiness is up to you." I asked God to spare me pain, And God said "No." He said, "Pain tells Me what to heal, And brings you closer to Me." I asked God to make my spirit grow, And God said "No." He said, "You must learn how to grow, And I will prune you to make you fruitful when you ask." I asked God to help me love others, As much as He loves me, "Ah finally, You have the idea."