In times of great abundance
When we see our blessings mounting
It’s much easier to take the time
For daily blessing counting
The world seems full of riches
And we taste them by the plateful
As if their mere achievement
Is the reason to be grateful
But when the harvest struggles
And the world seems full of strife
Gratitude is even more essential
In your life
It helps to bring your focus
To the happy not the sad
And leaves your heart to ponder
On the good and not the bad
In war, small acts of kindness
Rise above the pain and slaughter
In the dryness of the desert
The unrivaled drop of water
The sound of someone saying, “Yes”
When all you’ve heard is, “Nope”
The simple smile of friendship
And the loving hand of hope
This year has been a struggle
And of that there is no doubt
But often it’s the struggle
Which puts the beast to rout
Give thanks to the Creator
For the darkness and the light
With confidence that gratitude
Will bring about the right
