“For although they knew God, they neither glorified him as God nor gave thanks to him, but their thinking became futile and their foolish hearts were darkened.” (Romans 1:21 NIV)
Funny story...
My mom is in her mid-seventies and has a habit of not wearing her reading glasses in public. We were at a Chinese restaurantwhere all the food is served buffet style. Every dish was labeled clearly. After we all got our food and sat down at the table, my mom complained that her soup was not that good. We looked over and noticed that what she had in her soup bowl was sweet and sour sauce. She had misread the label and thought it was hot and sour soup!
Vanity and ungratefulness often go hand in hand. When we refuse to wear our gratitude glasses, we fail to recognize the abundant grace that surrounds us. When we refuse to acknowledge God and thank Him for everything, we succumb to foolishness and confusion.
Gratitude allows us to see clearly. Instead of squinting sourly at our circumstances, we look at things under the light of thankfulness. This changes our perception, enabling us to interpret every situation as a potential blessing. Our consciousness evolves beyond our egos and personal agenda. We become aware of God’s providence as well as our powerlessness.
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