I just want to be thankful, for so much you’ve given me Even when I ache all over, from catching cold’s misery There are blankets to cover me, when shivering from the cold So many people have nothing, not even a sheet to fold I am just so thankful for medicine to alleviate pain And a roof to cover me from the cold and driving rain Water is coming from everywhere, my eyes, nose and pores So many people have nothing, no money, food or stores Lord, help me to be just thankful, even when feeling so bad You are always there for me, in the good times and the sad If anything is noble or true–I will think about such things Content to follow You always, no matter what life brings Debbie Furey December 26, 2019 Philippians 4:6-7 – “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:8-19 I wrote this when suffering from a bad cold, cough and sore throat. I chose not to feel miserable and tried to think of all the things I was thankful for.