In the daily act of living

It's so easy to complain

About all the things that I don't have

And the things that cause me pain.

But I want to stop and thank my God

Though it may sound cliche

For all the things I take for granted

Each and every day.

I have a home where I feel safe

And I can snuggle with my cat

It may not seem like much to you

But I thank God for that.

I get to hear great music

I can read and I can write

And it's not as good as it once was

But I still have my sight.

I have friends who stand by me

Through all my ups and downs

Even when I'm undeserving

They still hang around.

I'm thankful for our world leaders

With whom I often disagree

Praise the Lord, it isn't my job

To run this warring country.

I thank God for my church

And the freedom to worship there

And for the family of believers

Who lift me up in prayer.

I'm thankful for the soldiers

Who won that freedom for me

Leaving behind the ones they love

And the homes where they'd rather be.

I have a close-knit family

I thank God for them each day

They're the ones who know me best

Yet, they love me anyway.

God's given so much I don't deserve

But each day that I'm living

I want to have a grateful heart

In the spirit of thanksgiving.

~ Marci Jo Ferguson ~

11 - 18 - 2007