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 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 our breakfast table never looks like the pictures
in magazines and the menu is at times unbalanced, thank you, Lord, for the food we have. There are many who are hungry.

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 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.

Author Unknown

SONG LYRICS: "WHO CARES?"
Verse 1:
Who cares when the days are dreary?
Who cares when I'm tired and weary?
Jesus, my Lord and Savior cares;
Who cares when I'm sad and lonely?
Who cares when I've trouble only?
Jesus, my Lord and Savior cares.
There's not a dearer friend to me,
He'll lead me on till His Face I see;
Who cares when my heart is aching?
Who cares when it's nearly breaking?
Jesus, my Lord and Savior cares.

Verse 2:
Who cares when my friends forsake me?
Who cares when the storms o'ertake me?
Jesus, my Lord and Savior cares;
Who cares when my hopes all crumble?
Who cares when I fall and stumble?
Jesus, my Lord and Savior cares.
There's not a dearer friend to me,
He'll lead me on till his face, I see;
Who cares when I'm weak and ailing?
Who cares when my strength is failing?
Jesus, my Lord and Savior cares!

Written by John W. Peterson
(1916- )C.1960

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