Sometimes You Have To Say No Poem by Lisa Hare Wimberly

When we come to You each day in prayer,
There is something we need to know:
Though we ask and believe with all our hearts,
Sometimes You have to say "no."

It doesn't mean we're not believing
Or we're doubting what You can do.
It just means You see the "big picture"
Of what we are going through.


If we believe You're all-powerful
And do miracles every day,
Then we have to believe You're all-knowing
And trust You to show us YOUR way.

We may think that You're not listening
To us as we desperately pray,
Or the faith that we have is just not enough
For You to answer OUR way.

It doesn't mean You don't love us
Or that You don't care what we're going through.
It just means that You have a better plan
Than the plan that we've given to You.

Lord, help us to understand You
When You choose to tell us "no."
And help us to trust that Your way is best,
Because from this Your blessings will flow.