Sinulla on mahdollisuus huolehtia kasvamisestasi
02.04.2014 Onko arkiset pyyntömme kohtuuttomia ja onnellinen elämä jotain sellaista, mitä emme voi koskaan saavuttaa? Tuohon kysymykseen voi hakea vastausta pohtimalla seuraavia sanoja:
Claudia Minden Weiszin sanat - suom. Jussi Asunta:
Pyysin Jumalaa ottamaan pois ylpeyteni, ja Jumala sanoi: ”Ei. Minun tehtäväni ei ole ottaa pois, mutta sinun tehtäväsi on luopua.”
Pyysin Jumalaa suomaan minulle kärsivällisyyttä, ja Jumala sanoi: Ei. Kärsivällisyys tulee koettelemuksista, sitä ei suoda, se ansaitaan.”
Pyysin Jumalaa antamaan minulle onnea, ja Jumala sanoi: Ei. Minä annan siunausta, onnesi sinun on itse rakennettava.”
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Pyysin Jumalaa auttamaan minua rakastamaan muita niin kuin hän minua, ja Jumala sanoi: ”Lopultakin sinä ymmärrät.”
Claudia Minden Weisz "And God Said No"
I asked God to take away my pride. And God said "No". He said it was not for Him to take away, but for me to give up. I asked God to make my handicapped child whole. And God said "No". He said her spirit was whole, her body was only temporary. I asked God to grant me patience. And God said "No". He said patience is a by-product of tribulations. It isn't granted, it is earned. I asked God to give me happiness. And God said "No". He said He gives me blessings, happiness is up to me. I asked God to spare me pain. And God said "No". He said suffering draws me apart from worldly cares and brings me closer to Him. 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 make me fruitful. I asked for all things that I might enjoy life. And God said "No". He said He will give me life, that I may enjoy all things. I ask God to help me love others, as much as he loves me. And God said "Ah, finally you have the idea!"
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