Lord, thank you for this sink of dirty dishes; we have plenty
of food to eat.

Thank you for this pile of dirty, stinky laundry; we have plenty
of nice clothes to wear.

And I would like to thank you, Lord, for those unmade beds;
they were so warm and comfortable last night. I know that
many have no bed.

My thanks to you, Lord, for this bathroom, complete with
all the splattered mirrors, soggy, grimy towels and dirty
lavatory; they are so convenient.

Thank you for this finger smudged refrigerator that needs
cleaning. It has served us faithfully for many years. It is full
of cold drinks and enough leftovers for two or three meals.

Thank you, Lord, for this oven that absolutely must be
cleaned today; It has baked so many things over the years.

The whole family is grateful for that tall grass that we all enjoy
in the yard.

My kids are healthy and able to run and play. Lord, the presence
of all these chores awaiting me says You have richly blessed
my family. I shall do them cheerfully and I shall do them gratefully.

Even though I clutch my blanket and growl when the alarm rings,
Thank you, Lord, that I can hear. There are many who are deaf.
Even though I keep my eyes closed against the morning light
as long As possible, thank you, Lord, that I can see. Many are
blind. Even though I huddle in my bed and put off rising, Thank
you, Lord, that I have the strength to rise. There are many who
are bedridden. And, bless them too, Lord.

Even though the first hour of my day is hectic, when socks are
lost, Toast is burned and tempers are short, my children are so
loud, Thank you, Lord, for my family. There are many who are
lonely.

Even though our breakfast table never looks like the pictures
in magazines and the menu is at times not balanced, There
are many who are hungry.

Even though the routine of my job is often monotonous, Thank
you, Lord, for the opportunity to work. There are many who
have no job. Even though I grumble and bemoan my fate from
day to day and wish my circumstances were not so modest,
Thank you, Lord, for life.