Thankfulness is a Weapon

Thankfulness is a weapon --
a weapon against forgetting
the steadfast love of the Lord
and all His wondrous deeds.

Thankfulness is a chain --
a chain that imprisons;
making every discontent thought
obedient to Christ.

Thankfulness is a yoke --
a yoke of humility:
a reminder that I'm not the one
responsible for my successes.

Thankfulness is a burden --
a burden easy to bear.
It lightens even
the heaviest load.

Thankfulness is the narrow gate --
the gate that leads to contentment:
joy in His presence
and awe at His work.