Have I Done Any Good in the World Today?

Singing the tune "Have I Done Any Good in the World Today?" every morning would help me keep life in perspective. I often get so focused on the task at hand that I do not notice people's needs around me. Once upon a time I used to pray every morning that the Lord would bless me with the opportunity to help one of His children and that I would notice that opportunity. Yes, I do need help to notice a need. Charity and thinking of others may come naturally to some, but there are some of us that need a hammer to the head to see even simple ways to help others. We need to work on it constantly. Also during that time, in the evening I would report back to God how I have used my time that the He has given me. That tradition needs be rekindled within me. Some special happenings came about by those simple prayers. Have I done any good in the world today? I'll start by preparing my family a wholesome meal. I know it is what I should do every day, yet my husband and children often get rushed, thrown together meals. I'll start by striving to help those in my circle of love, pray for the Lord to guide me (and hit me when needed) and we will see where this new commitment will take me.