“Everyone has a choice in life: he may approach it as a creator or a critic, a lover or a hater, a giver or a taker.” – Anonymous

PLEASE GOD GIVE ME …

God, give me eyes that I might see The work that can be done by me; God, give me ears that I might hear The cry of those who need me near. God, give me lips that I might speak Comfort and peace to all that seek. God, give me a mind that I might know How to help those who need me so. God, give me hands that I might do Some large or simple task for You; God, give me a prayer that I might pray Thy help and guidance every day. And this one thing, all else above; God, give me a heart that I might love.

– Author Unknown.

GOD KNOWS

When you are tired and discouraged from fruitless efforts … God knows how hard you have tried.

When you’ve cried so long and your heart is in anguish … God has counted your tears.

If you feel that your life is on hold and time has passed you by … God is waiting with you.

When you’re lonely and your friends are too busy even for a phone call … God is by your side.

When you think you’ve tried everything and don’t know where to turn … God has a solution.

When nothing makes sense and you are confused or frustrated … God has the answer.

If suddenly your outlook is brighter and you find traces of hope … God has whispered to you.

When things are going well and you have much to be thankful for … God has blessed you.

When something joyful happens and you are filled with awe … God has smiled upon you.

When you have a purpose to fulfill and a dream to follow … God has opened your eyes and called you by name.

Remember that wherever you are or whatever you are facing … GOD KNOWS.

A SINGLE DAY

If I had but a single day, where would I go? What would I say? How would I choose my time to spend? What would I do before day’s end, If I only had one day? If I had but a single day, would I re-live some yesterdays? Would I recall all my regrets? The jobs undone, the useless frets? If I only had one day? If I had but a single day, would fear of some tomorrow play Upon my mind and steal from me the present opportunity? If I only had one day? If I had but a single day, would labor claim my night and day? Would every waking moment be consumed to grasp prosperity, If I only had one day? If I had but a single day, would I sit back from all the fray And wait for someone else to take initiative to make it great, If I only had one day? If I had but a single day, would I find time to kneel and pray? Would kindness, love, and charity toward others take priority, If I only had one day?

Indeed, I have a single day. I can’t recover yesterday. Tomorrow is beyond my grasp. I can’t control the future or the past, For I only have this day.

– by Michael Fink.