Life is a Gift

Today before you think of saying an unkind word -
Think of someone who can't speak.

Before you complain about the taste of your food -
Think of someone who has nothing to eat.

Before you complain about your husband or wife -
Think of someone who's crying out to God
for a companion.

Today before you complain about life - 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.

Before you argue about your dirty house, someone
didn't clean or sweep -
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.

And when you are tired and complain about 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.

And when depressing thoughts seem to get you down -
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.