A Thanksgiving Prayer 

Oh God, when I have food, 

help me to remember the hungry;

When I have work, help me

to remember the jobless;

When I have a warm home,

help me to remember the homeless;

when I am without pain,

help me to remember those who suffer;

And remembering, help me

to destroy my complacency 

and bestir my compassion.

Make me concerned enough to help, by word and deed,

those who cry out 

for what we take for granted.

Samuel F. Pugh