We are well cared for by a loving creator who provides us with everything we need. God’s generosity begets our gratitude. The practice of gratitude affirms that God is a good and generous Provider. The practice of gratitude directs our thoughts away from what we lack towards the blessings God has bestowed on us. But gratitude does not stop at God’s blessings. It lifts our eyes from the gifts to see the Giver. It brings us closer to God.