Being in the dazzling presence of God is a wondrous experience; realizing God's majestic, just, and compassionate action in the world and in our lives urges us to let all thanks break loose!

We come so often to God, if we come at all, as beggars. We ask and beg: give me; bless me; help me; guide me; grant me. And that's one necessary level of our existence.

But in thanksgiving and adoration we come to God not to ask but to give! We come not whimpering but shouting praise; not in guilt but in gratitude.