Cool Prayer, really puts things in perspective

Photo of a child in Guatemala that, despite not having a lot, has a great perspective on life (and a great smile!)

I am forever working at trying to have a positive outlook and perspective on things. I love coming across things that flip a negative perspective on its head. One great example of this is a friend of mind who was driving home and complaining to someone on his cell phone about the rush hour/commuting traffic. His friend commented, "What a blessing that you are stuck in commuting traffic. It means you have a commute, which means you have a job."

BOOM! It hits you over the head like a 2x4. I am blessed.

My friend sent me the attached prayer that kind of reasserts that. Enjoy!

Even though I clutch my blanket and growl when the alarm rings. Thank you, Lord, that I can hear. There are many who are deaf.

Even though I keep my eyes closed against the morning light as long as possible. Thank you, Lord , that I can see. Many are blind.

Even though I huddle in my bed and put off rising. Thank you, Lord, that I have the strength to rise. There are many who are bedridden.

Even though the first hour of my day is hectic, when socks are lost, toast is burned, tempers are short, and my children are so loud. Thank you, Lord, for my family. There are many who are lonely.

Even though our breakfast table never looks like the picture in magazines and the menu is at times unbalanced Thank you, Lord, for the food we have. There are many who are hungry.

Even though the routine of my job often is monotonous. Thank you, Lord, for the opportunity to work. There are many who have no job.

Even though I grumble and bemoan my fate from day to day and wish my circumstances were not so modest. Thank you, Lord, for life.