Give Thanks

Give Thanks

Some celebrate thanksgiving on only one day of the year
But I&I give thanks all the time, cause I know JAH is near
So many things to be thankful for each and every day
Humble yourself my people, and hear what the Rastaman say

No matter how hard the tribulation and strife
Give thanks to the Father for each moment of life
Even those who suffocate in a gloomy atmosphere
Focus on simplicity, and give thanks for the air
If there is no feast for you, don't be screwface and rude
Give thanks for any nourishment and any scrap of food
When loneliness consumes you and you feel the need to cry
Give thanks for your eternal friend in JAH the Most High
Those who have no shelter at night, with no roof over their head
Give thanks for the earth, a stone pillow and ground as your bed
If you have become dirty and have no place to bathe and get clean
Give thanks for the pouring rain, and flowing water in every stream
Those who live in poverty, and search in vain for a blessing
Remember JAH has given you dominion over every living thing
Give thanks for the enemy so you can know what you defend
Sometimes you need a challenge in order to truly comprehend
If you have been hurt and your heart is broken in two
Give thanks for true love, because God always loves you
Even if you have been abandoned by your very own family
Give thanks for the animals and plants, and the human community
If you have regrets and feel sorry for committing many sins
Be thankful for the dawning of the sun, when a new day begins
Those who suffer disabilities, who are afflicted or are ill
Remember where there is life, there is always some hope still
All of you busy people who seem to have too much work to do
Step back and take a rest, because even JAH had done this too

Humble yourself, rich or poor, no matter where you stand
Forget about the mountains, focus on the grain of sand
Simplicity is the key to life, apprecialove each moment
Never be ungrateful, take your blessing, don't disown it
Each morning and evening make sure to take the time to pray
Quiet your mind, and be thankful for every night and day
Life has many lessons, so give thanks for your existence
Chase away all the demons and the pity-party business

This is dedicated to all the sufferers... physical, emotional, spiritual
More love and guidance to you... JAH JAH Bless

JMC
11/23/06
(c) 2006