"LEAD TO ME TO THE ROCK THAT IS HIGHER THAN I AM"

This is one of my favorite verses.  Mainly because it is so often my prayer.  What is a favorite verse of yours and why?

I got this in an email from a friend.  It is another easy post since I'm still not really well. HOWEVER, it is a worthy post and a timely one.

God Said No

 
I asked God to take away my habit.

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. His spirit is whole, his 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 learned."

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 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 God for all things that I might enjoy 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, "Ahhhh, finally you have the idea

Student Life, summed it up well: LOVE GOD, LOVE OTHERS