THE BLESSING IN "NO"
(KETIKA TUHAN BERKATA "TIDAK")
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."
(Ya Tuhan ambillah kesombonganku dariku.
Tuhan berkata, "Tidak. Bukan Aku yang mengambil, tapi kau yang harus menyerahkannya. ")
I asked God to make my handicapped child whole.
God said, "No. Her spirit was whole, her body was only temporary."
(Ya Tuhan sempurnakanlah kekurangan anakku yang cacat.
Tuhan berkata, "Tidak. Jiwanya telah sempurna, tubuhnya hanyalah
sementara.")
I asked God to grant me patience.
God said, "No. Patience is a by-product of tribulations; it isn't granted, it is earned."
(Ya Tuhan beri aku kesabaran.
Tuhan berkata, "Tidak. Kesabaran didapat dari ketabahan dalam menghadapi cobaan; tidak diberikan, kau harus meraihnya sendiri.")
I asked God to give me happiness.
God said, "No.
I give you blessings, happiness is up to you."
(Ya Tuha
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