We only enter into the full life if our faith gives thanks. Because how else do we accept His free gift of salvation if not with thanksgiving? Thanksgiving is the evidence of our acceptance of whatever He gives. Thanksgiving is the manifestation of our Yes! to His grace.

Ann Voskamp
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Thanksgiving is the evidence of our acceptance of whatever God gives. It is the consolation for all our trials and tribulations. It is the manifestation of our Yes! to His grace; it is, in short, the full life.

Source: One Thousand Gifts: A Dare To Live Fully Right Where You Are

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