Gratitude to God

I have to say I do feel gratitude
to You, O God, for all You’ve done for me,
I cannot stand the modern attitude--
Yeah, thanks, God, but what have You done lately?

You made me and You give me life and love,
You died for me, too much there is to list,
if I am good, You give me heaven above,
You give Yourself to me in Eucharist.

Like anyone, I do have my complaints,
that list is petty next to all my sins,
I best look to the gratitude of the saints,
the humblest, meekest, thankfulest of them wins.

The experts say--teach gratitude to your sons,
since grateful children are the happiest ones.

                       by Pete Voelz     2/28/14