Gratitude
Thankfulness to the divine and to others as a fundamental spiritual posture.
“Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”
“Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name!”
“If you are grateful, I will surely increase you; but if you deny, indeed, My punishment is severe.”
“If one offers Me with love and devotion a leaf, a flower, a fruit or water, I will accept it.”
“When the superior person eats, he does not seek to fill his belly. He recognizes the gifts he receives and expresses gratitude.”
“We give thanks to the winds, the waters, the plants, and all the four-legged and winged beings. We acknowledge the Creator's gifts with deep gratitude.”
“In every gathering, we begin by giving thanks to all the forces that sustain life. This gratitude honors the gifts received and strengthens community bonds.”