Do you agree that life is a gift?
By jhoana_joey
@jhoana_joey (616)
Philippines
January 16, 2008 9:46pm CST
Something to think about.
Today before you say 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 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 whinying 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, and those who wish they had your job.
But before you think of pointing the finger or condemning another- Remember that not one of us is 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.
Enjoy everything about your life and be thankful every moment, for life is more than just a gift. It's a gift of your ONE TRUE LOVE...
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12 responses
@greensleeve (88)
• China
17 Jan 08
good text.thank you god for my lovely baby.she is so healthy and cute.although there are many dissatisfaction in my life,i feel comfortable and good mood when i see my baby.i am so tired for taking care of baby sometimes,but i also get a lot of happiness from among.
@jhoana_joey (616)
• Philippines
17 Jan 08
Hello greensleeve! Is the baby in the picture yours? I believe that all babies are wonderful. You are very lucky having one. Take Care. God Bless!
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@jhoana_joey (616)
• Philippines
17 Jan 08
Hi corilat!
Thanks for responding. Happy mylotting.
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@r0ck_r0ck (1952)
• India
17 Jan 08
indeed man! all true we do forget sometimes about all thoose things but in the end indeed life is a gift! nice topic.
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@jhoana_joey (616)
• Philippines
18 Jan 08
Yes, life is a gift. Thanks for sharing. Have a nice day!
@alamode (3071)
• United States
17 Jan 08
All of this is so true... I'm realizing that I did make a new years resolution... I've stopped having negative thoughts. I'm thinking positively, and feeling better. I may not ever be fine, but thats all right... I can enjoy life no matter what. Nice post!
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@jhoana_joey (616)
• Philippines
18 Jan 08
Most of the time I also think negatively and I immediately get worried if things didn't go the way I want it to. Then I also made a new years resolution and promise myself "I'll try to be positive in all way". It's like I only have two choices which are "to be happy" or "to be sad". If I'll choose the later one then I'm in a loose loose situation so I take the first choice ^-^. God Bless alamode!
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@nkhanna (922)
• India
17 Jan 08
i must say its really great and i truly agree with you.we as a human being are so selfish tat we normally just demand for more and more in life from god but hardly few of us remember to thank god for everything that he has given to us and neither do we ask for forgiveness for the wrongs that we had done in our life.we actually are very mean,not all,but maximum.if we remember the above lines,then life would really be worth thinking and living,but tis actually not for many .thanks a lot friend for posting this message.
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@jhoana_joey (616)
• Philippines
18 Jan 08
hi nkhanna! let's all make ourlives worth living for. Thanks for responding. God Bless!
@Adarsh1234 (11)
• India
17 Jan 08
Yes,i agree that life is a gift.
We are the part of this life so we thank to god that they send us in this beautiful world.In which there are many things to learn,to watch and we tried to do all those things.We enter in this world with a new born baby and start learning things,as we come according to the next age we learn more different things as we grow.So life is a very important part we will not miss this living by doing wrong things so be good and also guide other people to be good.
@jhoana_joey (616)
• Philippines
18 Jan 08
Life is continues learning, we learn from our mistakes and take risks with our choices, then we live life to the fullest. Have a nice day Adarsh1234!
@bunmi2501 (465)
• Nigeria
17 Jan 08
We need to really think deeply and have a wide perception. Life is good, if we have a good reflection of our life. Sometimes i wonder if things that happen in my life could have been avoided and may be somebody else is responsible for them, but i realised that i'm the product of my thought, actions and believe, so i need to change all these parameters to better ones if i want to enjoy life.
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@jhoana_joey (616)
• Philippines
18 Jan 08
very well said bunmi2501 ^-^ let's all enjoy life. Thanks for responding. God Bless!
@wisedragon (2325)
• Philippines
17 Jan 08
Nice post and I totally agree. Before we even go to careers or money, we just need to take a look at our healthy bodies. There are many people with handicaps. Those of us who can walk, speak, hear, and see, should really be thankful and not abuse our bodies by engaging in reckless behavior.
@jhoana_joey (616)
• Philippines
18 Jan 08
I agree with you we should really be thankful for everything. Thanks for sharing! God Bless!
@Sheribabe (445)
• United States
18 Jan 08
I really like these ... I wish people would be grateful more these days. There's so many terrible things that are a reality so when you are thankful for the little things, life may be brighter. I'm glad you were thoughtful enough to post something like this...
BLESS you!
@jhoana_joey (616)
• Philippines
18 Jan 08
I'm glad to have your comment. Thanks for responding. God Bless you!
@Countrymom (371)
• United States
17 Jan 08
Thank you for the great reminders. What a great way to remind ourselves of how truly blessed we are!
@jhoana_joey (616)
• Philippines
18 Jan 08
It's flattering to know that my post help many people to reflect on their lives. Thanks for responding. God Bless!
