"Only he who gives thanks
for little things receives the big things.
We prevent God from giving us the
great spiritual gifts He has in store for us, because we do not give thanks for
daily gifts.
We think we dare not be satisfied
with the small measure of spiritual knowledge, experience, and love that has
been given to us, and that we must constantly be looking forward eagerly for
the highest good. Then we deplore the fact that we lack the deep certainty, the
strong faith, and the rich experience that God has given to others, and we
consider this lament to be pious.
We pray for the big things and
forget to give thanks for the ordinary, small (and yet really not small) gifts.
How can God entrust great things
to one who will not thankfully receive from Him the little things?”
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