I'm Not Feeling Very Grateful Today

I’m not feeling very grateful today.

I woke up with new aches and pains, way too early.

My favorite breakfast cereal was eaten.

I had to drive carpool and wait in the drop-off line.

Others made a mess I had to clean up.

I worked all day and have nothing to show for it.

Someone else got the recognition I deserved.

The grocery budget was stretched tight as I watched others with full carts.

My car is making a strange sound. Again.

I had plans with friends, but they were canceled.

Look how lovely and confident those strangers seem. I am a fraud.

There have not been enough hours in this day.

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I see your heart. It is precious to me.

I brought you a fresh new day, and many days before this one.

I have provided you with plenty.

I see your service to the children you were chosen to raise for me.

I have sent others for you to share your life with.

I have given you meaningful labor.

I teach you humility, even when it is difficult.

I satisfy the desires of every living thing.

I move in mysterious ways.

I will never fail you.

You are a daughter of the King.

Rest in me.

Help me live and act gratefully.
Give me the ability and strength to carry on, despite my feelings.
Remind me of Your promises and Your providence.
Show me opportunities to help others and share You with them.
When my feelings are changeable, You never are.
Tomorrow, I might feel grateful.Every day, I am blessed beyond comprehension.

“Let me hear about your mercy in the morning, for I trust in you. Teach me the way that I should go, for I lift up my soul to you.” Psalm 143:8 EHV