Today before you think of saying an unkind word
Think of someone who can't speak






Before you complain about the taste of your food
Think of someone who has nothing to eat







Before you complain about your husband or wife
Think of someone who's crying out to God for a companion






Today before you complain about life
Think of someone who went too early to heaven






Before you complain about your children
Think of someone who desires children but they're barren






Before you argue about your dirty house; someone didn't clean or sweep
Think of the people who are living in the streets






Before whining about the distance you drive
Think of someone who walks the same distance with their feet






And when you are tired and complain about your job
Think of the unemployed, the disabled and those who wished they had your job






But before you think of pointing the finger or condemning another
Remember that not one of us are without sin and we all answer to one maker






And when depressing thoughts seem to get you down
Put a smile on your face and thank God you're alive and still around