Everyone capable of thanksgiving is capable of salvation and eternal joy.

I have been wading through Fr. Schmemann's For the Life of the World. I read this quote today, and then saw it again in this excellent Thanksgiving post by Fr. Stephen. I think I have always dismissed thanksgiving as a simple or cheesy idea, i.e. "have an attitude of gratitude." I think its time for a more determined effort at thanksgiving in my own life.  More on Thanksgiving here from Fr. Hopko.

God descends to the humble as waters flow down from the hills into the valleys. 

- St. Tikhon of Voronezh.