I Should Be Thankful

I should be thankful that I’ve clothes to wear, Instead I complain when something I tear. I should be thankful I’ve a place to abide, Instead I complain when it’s drafty inside. I should be thankful for the car that I ride, Instead I complain if the battery’s died. I should be thankful for the wife that I love, Instead I complain to the Lord up above. I should be thankful for my health and my sight, Instead I complain over each little plight. I should be thankful for the trials and tests, Instead I complain that God doesn’t know best. I should be thankful I can praise God and sing, Instead I complain o’er each trial life brings. I should be thankful for this land brave and free, Instead I complain o’er the prices I see. I should be thankful for a good preacher man, Instead I just say he does not understand. I should be thankful for all of these things, But it’s easier to grumble than to shout or to sing. Yes, I am so spoiled by the things that I own That when trials come along I just mumble and moan. Maybe God should be sparing these blessings today So I’d really be thankful for the ones sent my way! Oh, how I am failing to thank Him above For His infinite mercy and wonderful love. I know I had better be more thankful today, Then I won’t complain when storms come my way. Lord, help me be thankful for all You have done And rejoice in the blessings of knowing Your Son. For I have salvation and a home up above, I have the promise of Your undying love. I have the hope of a day that will come When all of my trials will be over and done. So help me from knowing of that better day To bear these small trials that now come in my way.