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.
Before you complain about
your husband or wife–
think of someone who is crying out to God for a companion.
think of someone who is crying out to God for a companion.
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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