Today I Will Make A Difference

Misti sent this to me today. :-)

TODAY I WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE ---
by Max Lucado

Today I will make a difference. I will begin by controlling my
thoughts. A person is the product of his thoughts. I want to be
happy and hopeful. Therefore, I will have thoughts that are happy
and hopeful. I refuse to be victimized by my circumstances. I will
not let petty inconveniences such as stoplights, long lines, and
traffic jams be my masters. I will avoid negativism and gossip.
Optimism will be my companion, and victory will be my hallmark.
Today I will make a difference.

I will be grateful for the twenty-four hours that are before me.
Time is a precious commodity. I refuse to allow what little time I
have to be contaminated by self-pity, anxiety, or boredom. I will
face this day with the joy of a child and the courage of a giant. I
will drink each minute as though it is my last. When tomorrow comes,
today will be gone forever. While it is here, I will use it for
loving and giving. Today I will make a difference.

I will not let past failures haunt me. Even though my life is
scarred with mistakes, I refuse to rummage through my trash heap of
failures. I will admit them. I will correct them. I will press on.
Victoriously. No failure is fatal. It's OK to stumble… . I will get
up. It's OK to fail… . I will rise again. Today I will make a
difference.

I will spend time with those I love. My spouse, my children, my
family. A man can own the world but be poor for the lack of love. A
man can own nothing and yet be wealthy in relationships. Today I
will spend at least five minutes with the significant people in my
world. Five quality minutes of talking or hugging or thanking or
listening. Five undiluted minutes with my mate, children, and
friends.

Today I will make a difference.

Even though my life is scarred with mistakes, I refuse to rummage
through my trash heap of failure. I will admit them. I will correct
them. I will press on.