For this one hour I can be grateful.
I can thank God for life itself, for opportunities, for friends,
and for a hundred other blessings and privileges to be
counted,cherished and enjoyed.
For this one hour I can be cheerful.
Equipped with a smile, a song, and a sunny disposition.
I can transform the atmosphere, enrich my environment,
and brighten the day for others.
For this one hour I can be optimistic.
Striking a happy medium between the pessimist and the pollyanna.
I can realistically and confidently expect good
things to happen to me and through me.
For this one hour I can spend time in prayer.
I can pause to recharge my spiritual batteries,
renew my mental perspectives.
refresh my physical energies,
and replenish my faith in God and my fellowman.
For this one hour I can be unselfish.
I can take the Golden Rule off the shelf,dust it,unwrap it.
and put it to work in my thoughts,words and actions right now.
For this one hour I can look for the best in others.
It may take some diligent searching.patient seeking,
and careful screening,but I will work at it, even as I
want others to look for the best in me.
For this one hour I can help make someone happy.
I can do it through a word of encouragement or comfort,
or perhaps by a helping hand, an understanding touch,
an empathetic look, a telephone call, a letter, or a visit.
For this one hour I can be forgiving.
I can leave the lowlands of resentment,grudges and bitterness,
and rise to the highlands of understanding,love and forgiveness.
For this one hour I can be generous.
I can listen quitely and attentively when others want to talk.
I can look for opportunities to give a well-deserved
compliment to someone who needs it most.
For this one hour I can live in the present.
Now is the only time I have, and I can use this hour
wisely as a personal and precious gift from GOD.
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