BE THANKFUL

Even though I clutch my blanket and growl when the
alarm rings, thank you, Lord, that I can hear.
There are many that are deaf.

Even though I keep my eyes closed against the
morning light as long as possible, thank you,
Lord, that I can see. Many are blind.

Even though I huddle in my bed and put off rising,
thank you, Lord, that I have the strength to rise.
There are many that are bedridden.

Even though the first hour of my day is hectic,
when socks are lost, toast is burned and tempers
are short, my children are so loud, thank you,
Lord, for my family. There are many that are
lonely.

Even though our breakfast table never looks like
the pictures in magazines and the menu is at times
unbalanced, thank you, Lord, for the food we have.
There are many that are hungry.

Even though the routine of my job often is
monotonous, thank you, Lord, for the opportunity
to work. There are many that have no job.

Even though I grumble and bemoan my fate from day
to day and wish my circumstances were not so
modest, thank you, Lord, for life.



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