| Some folks wake up every day And before they're out of bed Problems, issues, aches and pains Start racing thru their heads They see no good in anything All they do is whine Because life isn't perfect And to them that is a crime! An aching back...too many bills A conflict with a friend Dishonest politicians Their "bad" list has no end Always grumpy, never glad They're seldom satisfied Nothing's ever good enough Chin up? They've never tried! They'd much rather sit and fuss About everything that's wrong... Instead of trying to make the best Of whatever comes along Folks like this are everywhere And their attitude is tragic They're living life from day to day But missing all the magic! They overlook the beauty With which they are surrounded Focused only on what's bad And it keeps their spirit grounded It makes me want to shake 'em Saying, "Wake up...can't you see? Every day we're here on earth Is God's gift to you and me! He never guaranteed smooth sailing On our trip across life's ocean... But He did promise we'd have His help Through any trial He set in motion Just consider every problem You have to overcome or face As lessons from the Lord above And ask Him for His grace! Trying to beat a fiery temper? That gets you into trouble? Don't count to 10...just say a prayer He’ll show up on the double! Pains and aches might multiply And hurt more every day? But are they worse than Calvary's cross Or the price He had to pay? Did someone hurt your feelings? With careless words or deeds? Forgive them...cause resentment Is baggage no one needs! So don't be a complainer Don't indulge in evil moods Life's all about perspective So cultivate your attitude! Each and every obstacle That you find in your path? God engineered and planned for you To learn from ....do the math! The equation is quite simple By what force was He driven? 3 nails, 1 cross...His life for ours That means we've been forgiven!! So walk each day with gladness Learn what it has to teach... His purpose is not ours to know But His Hand's within your reach! He's waiting patiently to be asked Trust Him....accept His love And someday you'll rejoice with Him In Heaven up above... Dusty Richardson c 2004 |
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