III. Gratitude

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III. Gratitude

 

Gratitude is an important and necessary condition to enable the absorption of those blessings which are bestowed upon us from above. Gratefulness creates the most favorable condition for us to be able to accept the blessings in which we are immersed. The Master says:

 

A man should know how to think properly, how to concentrate his thoughts deeply in himself and how to say, "Thank you that you are within me." Then he is able to absorb the air and all God's blessings within himself. When he exhales he says, "Thank you that you left your blessings within me." All day he will call on God and keep conversation with Him and thank Him for all that happens. If you have a sick leg, breathe and thank God that He blesses you to breathe deeply and call on Him.