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 is 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.