T O D A Y

T O D A Y

Words of wisdom sent to Al Asherst (a departed brother in Christ) sent   from his mother while serving in the military during the war in Vietnam

          I woke up early today, excited over all I get to do before the clock strikes midnight.  I have responsibilities to fulfill today.  I am important.  My job is to CHOOSE what kind of day I am going to have.

          TODAY  I can complain because the weather is rainy or…I can be thankful that the grass is getting watered for free.

          TODAY  I can feel sad that I don’t have more money or…I can be glad that my finances encourage me to plan my purchases wisely and guide me away from waste.

          TODAY I can grumble about my health or…I can rejoice that I am alive.

          TODAY I can lament over all that my parents didn’t give me when I was growing up or…I can feel grateful that they allowed me to be born.

          TODAY I can morn my lack of friends or…I can excitedly embark upon a quest to discover new relationships.

          TODAY I can whine because I have to go to work or…I can shout for joy because I have a job to do.

          TODAY  I can complain  because I have to go to school or…I can eagerly open my mind and fill it with rich new tidbits of knowledge.

          TODAY I can murmur dejectedly because I have to do housework or…I can feel honored because the LORD has provided shelter for my mind, body and soul.

          TODAY stretches ahead of me, waiting to be shaped…and I am the sculptor who gets to do the shaping.

          What today will be like is up to me…I get to CHOOSE what kind of day I will have.

I will have a GREAT DAY…I have no other plans!

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