I woke up early today, excited over all I get to do before the clock strikes midnight.

I have responsibilities to fulfill today. I am important. 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 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 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 to discover new friendships.

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 bits of knowledge.

Today I can murmur dejectedly because I have to do housework.... or I can feel honoured because God has provided 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!

Have a great day.... unless you have other plans