You Have a Choice
I woke up early today, excited over all I get to do before the clock strikes midnight
I have responsibilities to fulfill1 today. I am important
My job is to choose what kind of day I am going to have
Today I can complain because the weather is rainy or I can be thankful
that the grass is getting watered for free
Today I can fell sad that I don't have more money
or I can be glad that my finances encourage me to plan my purchases wisely
and guide me away from waste
Today I can grumble about my health or I can rejoice that I am alive
Today I can lament over all that my parents didn't give me when I was growing up
or I can feel grateful that they allowed me to be born
Today I can cry because roses have thorns or I can celebrate that thorns have roses
Today I can mourn my lack of friends or I can excitedly embark upon
a quest to discover new relationships
Today I can murmur dejectedly because I have to do housework
or I can feel honored because the Lord has provided shelter for my mind, body and soul
Today stretches ahead of me, waiting to be shaped
And here I am, the sculptor who gets to do the shaping
What today will be like is up to me
I get to choose what kind of day I will have