Heart Gifts

Quit Supposin'

 

Don't start your day by supposin'

that trouble is just ahead,

It's better to stop supposin'

and start with a prayer instead,

And make it a prayer of Thanksgiving

for the wonderful things God has wrought

Like the beautiful sunrise and sunset,

"God's Gifts" that are free

and not bought-

For what is the use of supposin'

the dire things that could happen to you

And worrying about some misfortune

that seldom if every comes true-

But instead of just idle supposin'

step forward to meet each new day

Secure in the knowledge God's near you

to lead you each step of the way-

For supposin' that worst things will happen

only helps to make them come true

And you darken the bright, happy moments

that the dear Lord has given to you-

So if you desire to be happy

and get rid of the "misery of dread"

Just give up "Supposin" the worst things"

and look for the "the best things" instead.

~ Helen Steiner Rice