I complain about life
About this, about that.
About my circumstances
About everything.
When I run into problems
I got angry, sad, troubled.
I grumbled when I don't have enough.
I whined when I don't have.
In all that I've done,
I have forgotten to do one thing.
That is to give thanks to God.
I thank you, God, for making me healthy,
With a strong and complete body.
I thank you, God, for every breath
That I am able to take.
I thank you, Lord, for a roof over my head,
When there are many who don't.
I thank you, Lord, for the clothes
That keep me warm.
I thank you, God, for the plentiful food every day
For there are many who barely had enough to live
I thank you, God, for buses and trains to help me travel
For there are many who had to walk
I thank you, Lord, for technology, which brings loved ones closer
Despite being continents apart.
I thank you, Lord, for blessing us with friends
To share weal and woe.
I thank you, God, for loving us so much
That You gave our only begotten Son, Jesus to die on the cross.
I thank you, God, that no matter how far we've wandered from You
You still desire us to go back to You
You are still waiting with open arms.
My spirit can feel Your call.
My heart can sense Your voice.
You are saying,
"Come to me. Come to me.
Come back to me.
I am here,
by your side.
I have never left.
Come."
When you've fallen, stop when you've reached your line. And return.
It is time to return.