Sacrifice of Praise

One act of thanksgiving, when things go wrong with us,

is worth a thousand thanks when things are agreeable

to our inclinations.

Saint John of Avila

{Praise is often a sacrifice.  The more I fall in love with sweet Jesus, the more I realize this.

Lord, give us hearts that praise immediately, even when our hearts are crushed.

I know this praise that comes from the hardest and most painful recesses of our

craggy hearts is what brings you joy...it proves that we love and trust.}