I woke up this morning

And knew that today,

The sun would not be shining

And the clouds would be gray.



As I stepped outside

Rain fell upon my head,

My car wouldn't start,

So I walked to school instead.



I forgot all my assignments,

I failed all of my tests.

I dropped my head in disgust

And asked the Lord for one request.



"Lord, why is it that things

Just won't go my way?"

He said, "Dear child because

You didn't thank Me yesterday."



"I woke you up and enabled you

To see the sun again.

I gave you shelter, protected you,

And blessed you with a friend."



"I blessed you yesterday

Just like I had before.

But I saw you were too busy

To thank me just once more."



"Yesterday you were not sick

For I maintained your health.

You had money in your pocket

Because I maintained your wealth."



"You had shoes on your feet

And clothes to wear, too.

You had plenty of food to eat,

So, then what did you do?"



"You ignored me all day long

And went about your tasks.

But when you wanted something

You did not hesitate to ask."



"I was there when you needed me,

And that wasn't long ago.

But when things went your way,

It was thanks you did not show."



"Then there were many times,

I provided luxuries.

I didn't have to do this,

They were not necessities."



"When it was time for you

To show your gratitude

Your days were too fulfilling,

And you weren't in the mood."



"So I decided I would give you

Just a little test.

To show you what it's like

When you're not being blessed."



I then began to realize

What the Lord was saying.

So I fell down on my knees

And then I started praying.



He said, "My child, you have learned

And you know that I forgive.

But remember what I taught you

As long as you shall live."



"I love to fill your life with joy,

And your pain I'll alleviate it.

But just a simple thank you shows

How much you appreciate it."

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