When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars that you have established; what are human beings that you are mindful of them, mortals that you care for them? Yet you have made them a little lower than God, and crowned them with glory and honour. (Psalm 8: 3-5)

We are surrounded with opportunities for joy. In considering the moon and stars above or the smallest seeds and stones beneath our feet we have been blessed. God asks only that we be thankful. Being thankful involves recognition and acceptance. We need only to recognize the opportunities made available and accept our role in fulfilling their potential. Do this with enthusiasm and give thanks to God. In doing this we honor God and achieve our purpose.

Offer to God a sacrifice of thanksgiving, and pay your vows to the Most High... Those who bring thanksgiving as their sacrifice honour me; to those who go the right way I will show the salvation of God.’ (Psalm 50: 14, 23)