Am I Grateful for Life, Truth and Love?

“Gratitude is much more than a verbal expression of thanks. Action expresses more gratitude than speech.” (S&H, p. 3:25-26) This citation requires gratitude that is expressed in action — in active thought or deed.

If I am grateful for Life, my life should evidence vitality, joy, right activity that blesses mankind and glorifies God. Thoughts of old age, dis-ease, decrepitude, laziness should not preoccupy or be a part of my thinking. I should be the expression of Life that is renewed every day. My gratitude for Truth should make me loathe every false belief that tries to gain my attention; be it the sense of strife in my relationships, sickness, depression, discouragement, fear, anxiety, pressure, doubt, resentment, anger or worry. I would know that every error is but a mental suggestion, which I cannot allow to occupy my thoughts or remain in my consciousness. I would cherish Love. The Love that is constantly saying to all: “This is my beloved son in whom I am well pleased” (Matt. 3:17); and “Son, thou art ever with me, and all that I have is thine” (Luke 15:31). These truths would confirm the acknowledgement of my completeness, fulfillment and satisfaction in my Father-Mother God. Fear, uncertainty and any sense of lack should be banished by this full assurance of this unchanging Love.

I should ask myself often if I am truly grateful for Life, Truth and Love and let my thinking and actions prove my gratitude.

If I am truly grateful for Life, Truth and Love, I would strive to demonstrate a keen awareness of my spiritual perfection now as best I can; I would know that nothing I have or need has ever been lost; I would love God and my neighbor more and watch and pray ceaselessly that my life would show in both small and big ways that I have always been and always will be the “man” God created, in His perfect image and likeness!