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' the 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 best things instead.

~Helen Steiner Rice