I woke up early today, anticipating all I had to do before day’s end. I have responsibilities to fulfill today. 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 I didn’t have when I was growing up, or I can feel grateful that they allowed me to be born.
Today, I can cry because roses have thorns, or I can celebrate that thorns have roses.
Today, I can mourn my lack of friends, or I can excitedly embark upon a quest of being friendly.
Today, I can whine because I have to go to work, or I can shout with joy because God has given me the power to “create” wealth.
Today, I can murmur 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. Here 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!
Have a really Great Day—unless you have other plans?
