I woke up early today excited over all I get to do before the clock strikes midnight.
I have responsibilities to fulfill today that are important.
My job is to choose what kind of day I’m going to have.
Today I can complain because the weather is rainy… or I can be thankful 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 the 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 guest 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.
Today 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 housework to do… or I can feel honored because the Lord has provided me 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!