Thankful - 9/13/2004
Here's something nice I read in one of the e-mails I received today.

Dear GOD:

I want to thank You for what you have already done.

I am not going to wait until I see results or receive rewards,
I am thanking you right now.

I am not going to wait until I feel better or things look better,
I am thanking you right now

I am not going to wait until people say they are sorry or until they stop talking about me,
I am thanking you right now.

I am not going to wait until the pain in my body disappears,
I am thanking you right now.

I am not going to wait until my financial situation improves,
I am going to thank you right now.

I am not going to wait until the children are asleep and the house is quiet.
I am going to thank you right now.

I am not going to wait until I get promoted at work or until I get the job.
I am going to thank you right now.

I am not going to wait until I understand every experience in my life that has caused me pain or grief,
I am going to thank you right now.

I am not going to wait until the journey gets easier or the challenges are removed,
I am thanking you right now.

I am thanking you because I am alive.
I am thanking you because I made it through the day's difficulties.
I am thanking you because I have walked around the obstacles.
I am thanking you because I have the ability and the opportunity to
do more and do better.
I'm thanking you because, FATHER, YOU haven't given up on me.


There is so much in life that we should be thankful for. Yet most of the time, we focus on our problems and sorrows. We tend to be envious of the things we don't have. We complain about the stuff which makes our life miserable.

For a change, let us focus on the blessings, even the little ones, we have in our life: the gift of life, family, friends, good health, daily provision, a good chat with a friend, a friendly smile from a stranger and even the trials and problems we encounter day to day - because of them we become stronger and wiser. At this moment, think of something which you're grateful for, smile a little and say thanks.

[Thank You for the unconditional love You have for me. (^.^)]