ATTITUDE DETERMINES ATTITUDE

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 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

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.

I can complain because I have to go to school or

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 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!

AND GOD SAID "NO"........

I asked God to take away my pride, and God said,

"No." He said it was not for Him to take away, but for me to

give up.

I asked God to make my handicapped child whole, and God said,

"No." He said her spirit is whole, her body is only temporary.

I asked God to grant me patience, and God said, "No." He said

that patience is a bi-product of tribulation. It isn't

granted, it's earned.

I asked God to give me happiness, and God said, "No." He said

he gives blessings -- happiness is up to me.

I asked God to spare me pain, and God said, "No." He said,

"Suffering draws you apart from worldly cares and brings you

closer to me."

I asked God to make my spirit grow, and God said, "No." He

said I must grow on my own, but He will prune me to make me

fruitful.

I asked God if He loved me, and God said, "Yes." He gave me

His only son who died for me and I will be in Heaven someday

because I believe.

I asked God to help me love others, as much as He loves me,

and God said, "Ah... finally, you have the idea."

Right Now...

Somebody is thinking of you.

Somebody is caring about you.

Somebody misses you.

Somebody wants to talk to you.

Somebody wants to be with you.

Somebody hopes you aren't in trouble.

Somebody is thankful for the support you have provided.

Somebody wants to hold your hand.

Somebody is praying for you.

Somebody hopes everything turns out all right.

Somebody wants you to be happy.

Somebody wants you to find him/her.

Somebody IS him/her.

Somebody is celebrating your successes.

Somebody wants to give you a gift.

Somebody thinks that you ARE a gift.

Somebody hopes you're not too cold, and not too hot.

Somebody wants to hug you.

Somebody loves you.

Somebody admires your strength.

Somebody is thinking of you and smiling.

Somebody wants to be your shoulder to cry on.

Somebody wants to go out with you and have a lot of fun.

Somebody thinks the world of you.

Somebody wants to kiss you.

Somebody wants to protect you.

Somebody would do anything for you.

Somebody wants to be forgiven.

Somebody is grateful for your forgiveness.

Somebody wants to laugh with you all night long about old times.

Somebody remembers you fondly and wishes that you were there.

Somebody is praising God for you.

Somebody values your advice.

Somebody wants to tell you how much they care.

Somebody wants to stay up all night watching old movies with you.

Somebody thinks they shared a past life with you.

Somebody wants to share their dreams with you.

Somebody wants to hold you in their arms.

Somebody treasures your spirit.

Somebody wishes they could suspend time.

Somebody praises God for your friendship and love.

Somebody can't wait to see you.

Somebody wishes that things didn't have to change.

Somebody loves you for who you are.

Somebody loves the way you make them feel.

Somebody knows that you can be who/what ever you wish to be.