Blessing in the Thorn

Sometimes, things in life can seem sooo sad. Yet in that thorn, lies a blessing. I hurt so bad sometimes...being 36 hours away from my family. Yet, I have a family. True. Some don't. Today- I missed having my mother with me/near me. Some have lost theirs. There are times I am hurting because I know I am not liked for whatever reason, yet atleast I am alive and can strive with all that is in me to prove any negativity wrong. I make mistakes, too many, yet I have a desire to try to not make those mistakes from that point on. I yearn with all that is within me to see or hear from the Lord and at times feel alone, yet I know His saving grace and redeeming love. So whether you know me, or I know you. Whether we are friends or accquaintances. We are all on lifes road together. If you see me fall, help me up. If I see you fall, take my hand. Life is too short to assume you know what I am thinking, too short for me to do the same to you. Too short, to live in the negative, to look at all that is wrong. Because as I talk to myself ms pesimistic, I have to say...I need a change to my way of thinking. Life could always be better or worse, but whatever may come- may I choose to live in the SONshine of His grace and choose "the better" be it only a state of mind.