Life is a Gift
Today
before you think of saying an unkind word–
think of someone who can’t speak.
think of someone who can’t speak.
Before
you complain about the taste of your food–
think of someone who has nothing to eat.
think of someone who has nothing to eat.
Today
before you complain about life–
think of someone who went too early to heaven.
think of someone who went too early to heaven.
Before
you complain about your children–
think of someone who desires children but they’re barren.
think of someone who desires children but they’re barren.
Before
you argue about your dirty house, someone didn’t clean or sweep–
think of the people who are living in the streets.
think of the people who are living in the streets.
Before
whining about the distance you drive–
think of someone who walks the same distance with their feet.
think of someone who walks the same distance with their feet.
And
when you are tired and complain about your job–
think of the unemployed, the disabled and those who wished they had your job.
think of the unemployed, the disabled and those who wished they had your job.
But
before you think of pointing the finger or condemning another–
remember that not one of us are without sin and we all answer to one maker.
remember that not one of us are without sin and we all answer to one maker.
And
when depressing thoughts seem to get you down–
put a smile on your face and thank God you’re alive and still around.
put a smile on your face and thank God you’re alive and still around.
Life
is a gift – Live it, Enjoy it, Celebrate it, and Fulfill it.
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