With Attitude

Living as if no one owes me anything is the way I show gratitude. I am grateful for sleep that finally comes at night. I am grateful for the breakfast that meets me in the morning. I pray not to be given things, but to thank God that I have the opportunity to struggle to achieve the day’s goals and maybe become wiser in the process. Mind you, I can be a Larry, as opposed to a Karen, should the need arise and someone tries to cheat me. That is as it should be. Yet, there is also forgiveness, and understanding (even when I’d prefer not to be) because I am full of faults and brokenness as well. Still, at midnight each new day is a gift. Then again, in the end, I can always just say, “thank you,” and be on my way.