I woke up early today, anticipating all I had to do before day’s end.
I have responsibilities to fulfill today.
My job is to choose what kind of day I am going to have.

Today I can complain because the weather is rainy, or
I can be thankful that 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 I didn’t have when I was growing up, or
I can feel grateful that they allowed me to be born.

Today, I can cry because 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 quest of being friendly.

Today, I can whine because I have to go to work, or
I can shout with joy because God
has given me the power to “create” wealth.

Today, I can murmur because I have to do housework, or
I can feel honored because the Lord has provided shelter
for my mind, body and soul.

Today stretches ahead of me, waiting to be shaped.
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!

Have a really Great Day—unless you have other plans?

Author: Cliff Holmes