The Lord's Test
Never forget to say thank you.
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 of 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 won't go my way?"
He gently replied," Dear child it is
because you didn't thank me yesterday.
I woke you up and enabled
you to see the sun again.
I gave you shelter, protected your family,
and even let you make a new friend.
I blessed you far greater than
I ever had before.
But you were too busy to thank me once
more.
You didn't feel sick because I maintained your health.
You
had money in your pocket because I maintained your wealth.
You had shoes on you feet and clothes to
wear, too.
You had plenty of food to eat, and what did you
do?
You ignored me and went about your
tasks.
But when you wanted something you never hesitated to
ask.
I was there when you needed me and that wasn't too long
ago.
But when things started going your way, it was me you did not
know.
As if that weren't enough, I provided your
favorite luxuries.
This was something I didn't have to do - they
weren't even necessities.
And when it was time to get on your knees and
show your gratitude,
You decided that after such a
fulfilling day, you weren't in the mood.
So I decided to give you just a little
test.
To show you how it would feel to stop being blessed."
I
began to realize what the Lord was saying.
And when I got home, I fell
to my knees and started praying.
He said, "My child, you have
learned and you know I do forgive.
But remember to remember this day as
long as you shall live
I love filling your life with joy, and your
pain I'll alleviate it.
But just a simple thank you would show how much
you appreciate it."
Pass this on to everyone you pray the Lord
will bless.
There are no catches or rules just this simple
test.
How many people to send it to is all in your
hands. | 
