At every point in our lives, we are always in need of something. Even when one need has just been met, another comes up almost immediately or would have been queued after the most pressing.

We look forward to fulfilling those desires as if our very existence depends on it; some actually do anyway. But the moment we get through one, we are on to the next, and so it goes till the very end of time.

Most people hardly find time to show gratitude, gratitude to men, and ultimately to God. Let's be real: a breakthrough from any challenge is a product of intervention; hardly do we do it all by ourselves, and even if we do, it is rare. So, it means external intervention is usually the way through; such intervention can either be human or divine.

We walk through life with our bags of concerns, running to and from, seeing all that has done us wrong and those limiting us, and hardly do we talk much of those who came through for us. Humans and divinity.

You hear testimonies full of self, breakthroughs explaining self, and you see folks turning to God in deep worship but never acknowledging His acts in our lives.

We call upon Him for intervention but forget to sing His praise for the answers. God has been idealized as a tool, a tool for overcoming, but not an entity to be honoured.

Ungrateful worshippers indeed. No wonder faith is monetized; some have turned worship centres into a transaction hub. Because really, let's consider this: if I pay for a miracle, why should I give God the praise? Some pay others to pray for them, and if it happens, no big deal, they just shake hands, signifying a good deal.

We must understand that a life that is consistently demanding will hardly grow. But a consistently grateful heart, no matter the condition, will always appreciate.

Let's learn to take out time to appreciate our wins, and very importantly, celebrate those who were instrumental to that breakthrough. It costs nothing to show appreciation and gratefulness. If it is all about you, then there is a problem.

Some men have refused to ever help others for the ingratitude shown them in time past. Some have become very selective about whom they help. The process is so long and stringent that they find it almost impossible to pick one qualified enough to be helped.

Imagine if men feel this way; what about God? How does he feel about us? He practically gives us all things, but I am yet to find one who is more accused than God.

We run to God at the slightest challenge but totally forget Him when the restoration comes. This includes you, me, them, and all. Why do we easily forget the good deeds of God and magnify our days of waiting as if we are the most broken, as if the breath for each day we labour for it? Why do we worship with ungrateful hearts?

We perform rituals – singing and dancing – to the admiration of many, while our souls detest the very God we worship. Our heads bow, but our hearts never surrender; our hands are lifted, but our conscience betrays every one of our Godly intended actions. In the same way, we treat those who were once useful to us. We discard them because we have no more gains, not because they were rebellious or against our goals. No. We do because they are no longer helpful to our demands.

Let’s think deeply: if all of life is in meeting demands, then most will die, ending a miserable life. Satisfaction is much more a product of contentment than it is of the availability of resources. Economics teaches that man's needs are insatiable; therefore, if you are waiting for that perfect moment before you show gratitude, I'm sorry, there are no perfect moments. There are only pure consciences and discerning hearts that don’t limit gratitude to emotions or circumstances.

A life of gratitude is a blissful one; "it turns what we have into enough." Always remember the little hands of yesterday; you may have outgrown them today, but they were instrumental to your present position.

That simple test message that gave you an opportunity, that call that issued instructions that changed your level, that hint from a seemingly subordinate – all deserve gratitude.

“Give thanks in all circumstances.” — 1 Thessalonians 5:18. Says. Remember, “A grateful heart is a magnet for miracles.”

And honestly speaking, it seems more expensive to be ungrateful than to be grateful.

When you focus on the good, the good gets better.

Abraham Hicks

Ungratefulness most times demands justification and expository explanation. But being grateful is neither complex nor needs corroboration. It can be as simple as "thank you so much, I deeply appreciate your effort." These are short words that move mountains.

The more grateful we are, the more beauty we see.

Mary Davis

Let's reflect more: you remember that brother who housed you for 3 months free of charge in your struggling days, but things ended badly; send him a text saying thank you.

You remember that sister who took over your bills when you lost your job. Search for her number if you no longer have it, and put a call through to say thank you. What about your cousins, uncles, and aunties?

Remember the good times, and say thank you. They might have hurt you with their actions after the good deeds, but remember, they loved you enough to come through for you at certain points. Write that letter of gratitude with a big thank you at the front and send it to them. Never forget, “Gratitude changes the power of negative thinking into positive energy.”

This life will be much more beautiful if only we can deeply learn the act of gratitude.

Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a gift and not giving it.

William Arthur Ward

Sometimes I wonder what God thinks of us: He has issued to us all free breath, free heart, lungs, kidneys, eyes, ears, and nose – just name it – and we still have the guts to say obnoxious words about Him. And we can hardly talk back to a surgeon who carries out an operation wrongly in the body God gave us for free. Funny world.

Gratitude is a charm for attraction. Cicero said,

Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others.

It brings a better and much better value of what you are grateful for. But ingratitude is a repeller; it blocks the channel of receiving.

If asked to determine which you will go for: attract good things or block the channel, I guess you will choose right, that is, attract good things, because Zig Ziglar said,

Gratitude is the healthiest of all human emotions.

Furthermore, Melody Beattie said,

Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.

In other words, gratitude stands tall every Sunday, twice on Monday, every other day of the week, and indeed always, as eternity will permit our individual sojourn. Friends, show gratitude always; be grateful.