“Give thanks to the Lord for he is good. His love endures forever!” To be thankful is to be conscious of benefits received or detriments avoided. Instead of moving on with life, thankfulness presents an opportunity in the moment to pause one’s life, reflect on the gift and connect with those who have provided the benefit. Throughout the Scriptures, thankfulness is seen as a sacrifice: of self, of time, of will. It is a reciprocal act of love. Giving and receiving. What does one gift a giver? Thankfulness.