Look through your life at family, friends, and faith

Be grateful for God’s mercy, love, and grace

Be a living sermon; tell of God’s love for you in life

Choose to use uplifting words instead of causing strife

You could run and hide when people get ugly, and things seem very tough

Or you could help out all the other folks who have it extra rough

You could talk about your aches and pains, but that would be unfair

Instead, think of your many blessings and thank God for all his care

You have enjoyed a belly laugh and undoubtedly have cried

You can live life being a blessing and a person others can rely

But you cannot get to heaven for being good even if you tried

God sent His Son, Jesus, to hang on a cross for everyone, He died

What a tremendous burden lifted, forgiven for your sin

You can know you’ll never perish if you believe in Him

You can smile as you remember all the life you have lived

And thank God for life eternal, a gift that only He can give