Thank You, Lord
Lord, thank you for this sink of dirty dishes;
we have plenty of food to eat.
Thank you for this pile of dirty, stinky laundry;
we have plenty of nice clothes to wear.
And I would like to thank you, Lord, for those unmade beds;
they were so warm and comfortable last night. I know that many have no bed.
My thanks to you, Lord, for this bathroom, complete with all the
splattered mirrors, soggy, grimy towels and dirty lavatory;
they are so convenient.
Thank you for this finger-smudged refrigerator that needs
cleaning.
It has served us faithfully for many years. It is full of
cold drinks and enough leftovers for two or three meals.
Thank you, Lord, for this oven that absolutely must be cleaned
today;
It has baked so many things over the years.
The whole family is grateful for that tall grass that needs
mowing; we all enjoy the yard. My kids are healthy and able to
run and play.
Lord, the presence of all these chores awaiting me says You
have richly blessed my family. I shall do them cheerfully and I shall
do them gratefully.
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, and tempers are short, 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 pictures in
magazines and the menu is at times not balanced, there are many
who are hungry.
Even though the routine of my job is often 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.
Addendum -- Ephesians 5:20 (GNB) "In the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,
always give thanks for everything to God the Father."
[ Author Unknown -- from Stan and Harold ]
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