Gift and Giver

It is only in giving thanks, in acknowledging that what is is a gift from the hand that both created and sustains, that we connect with the Divine. A request, granted, may be attributed to coincidence; a demand met may be ascribed to circumstances, but thanks acknowledges the Giver accepting, in faith, that the gift is from the One whose gifts are always the best gift. Intellect may comprehend a truth, but thanks acknowledges the Truth, the True One. Reason may puzzle out a series of cause and effect, but thanks makes it real. It is in giving thanks that we demonstrate that only requirement of salvation which is faith in the one who promises.