A Test

I was sent this in a email. Really hit home with me. How about you?

THE LORD'S TEST

I woke up this morning and knew 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

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 this wasn't too long ago.

But when things started going your way,

it was me you did not know.



As if this 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 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 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."