Thankfulness. It is a direct commandment in a simple word. But it is not nearly so simple to commit ourselves to thankfulness in obedience. Thankfulness, it turns out, can be a difficult task to perform. We are always battling thankfulness with out own pride for it is pride that prevents us from being truly and sincerely thankful.
Thankfulness requires, at its base, a measure of humility. We must truly recognize how blessed and how undeserving of blessing we are. This is thankfulness: recognizing the greatness of God despite our wretchedness. It is, thus, a matter of perspective more than simply saying thanks. It is an attitude, an understanding of the world as it is: God's.
Let us then take seriously the call to live a life of thankfulness all the days of our lives.
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