Grateful
Brian Stokes Mitchell Lyrics

I've got a roof over my head
I have a place to call home where I can stay safe and dry.

I've got a warm place to sleep
I have a comfortable bed where I can rest my head at night.

Some nights I lie awake counting gifts
Sometimes I reflect upon the many blessings in my life before drifting off to sleep.

Instead of counting sheep
Instead of trying to force myself to sleep, I focus on the positives in my life.

I've got a heart that can hold love
I have the ability to give and receive love from those around me.

I've got a mind that can think
I have the capacity to learn, grow, and make decisions.

There may be times when I lose the light
There may be moments where I feel lost or uncertain about the future.

And let my spirits sink
During those times, I may feel sad or frustrated.

But I can't stay depressed
I refuse to let myself stay down for too long.

When I remember how I'm blessed
When I remind myself of all the good things in my life, I feel more positive.

Grateful, grateful
I am thankful for everything.

Truly grateful I am
I feel genuine appreciation for everything I have.

In a city of strangers
I live in a bustling, unfamiliar place.

I got a family of friends
However, I have built strong relationships with people I can rely on as if they were family.

No matter what rocks and brambles fill the way
Even when life is difficult, my friends will always support and encourage me.

I feel a hand holding my hand
Sometimes, it feels like there is a guiding force in my life that is helping me through tough times.

It's not a hand you can see
However, this force is not something tangible that I can touch or hold.

But on the road to the promised land
Even when I face difficult situations, I trust that I will eventually find my way to a better place.

This hand will shepherd me
I believe that there is a force in the universe that is looking out for me and guiding me through life.

Through delight and despair
Whether I am happy or struggling, I know that there is something bigger than myself that is helping me through it all.

Holding tight and always there
This force is ever-present in my life, even when I don't feel it.

It's not that I don't want a lot
Of course, I have goals and dreams for my life.

Or hope for more, or dream of more
I want to keep striving towards a better future.

But giving thanks for what I've got
However, I understand that it's important to appreciate what I already have.

Makes me happier than keeping score
Focusing on gratitude for what I have brings me more joy than obsessing over what I lack.

In a world that can bring pain
In our imperfect world, there will always be challenges and sadness.

I will still take each chance
Despite those challenges, I will embrace opportunities to take risks and try new things.

For I believe that whatever the terrain
I have a deep-seated faith that I can overcome any obstacle or challenge in my path.

Our feet can learn to dance
No matter what comes our way, we have the ability to maintain joy and find beauty in life.

Whatever stone life may sling
Even when life throws difficult curveballs my way,

We can moan or we can sing
I can choose to dwell on the negative or focus on the positive: singing out with gratitude and joy.

Truly blessed And duly grateful
Overall, I understand how fortunate I am and feel deep appreciation for everything I have.