You got to accentuate the positive
Eliminate the negative
Latch on to the affirmative
Don't mess with Mr. Inbetween
You got to spread joy up to the maximum
Bring gloom down to the minimum
Have faith in pandemonium
It's liable to walk upon the scene

The Blessing of "NO"

I asked God to take away my pride. 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 and her body is only temporary.

I asked God to grant me patience. God said "No". Patience is a byproduct 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 pain. God said "No". Suffering draws you apart from the 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 the things I might enjoy in life. God said "No". I will give you life so that you may enjoy all things.

I asked God to help me LOVE others as much as he loves me. God said, Ahhh, you finally have the idea.