How many of us woke up this morning, not thanking the Almighty, not reflecting on why we were given another day or for the huge amount of favours we are given each day? As human beings we tend to focus on what we see in front of us, which causes us anxiety, but little do we even for a moment sit back and reflect on our ability to see or the One that has granted us sight.
We show our gratefulness in mere words and no action. Islam is a religion of peace and peace is not only a state of mind, but something practiced through action. Actions relating to peace include compassion, justice, generosity, patience, forgiveness and service to others. Similarly, many other religions also view action as the practical expression of faith.
Gratitude can be viewed through three dimensions, from our hearts understanding that every blessing comes from the Almighty, the tongue through praising the Almighty and through action by using those blessings in ways that are pleasing to the Almighty and benefits others.
Many people are suffering in our communities, not having a plate of food, yet most issues faced today is due to our inaction. True gratitude is therefore not simply saying words, instead it is allowing that thankfulness to shape our choices and actions in our daily lives.
May God give us the understanding to practice gratitude through our actions. So next time we sit with food on our tables, may we be moved to help place food on someone else’s table. Every meal donated, every volunteer hour given and every act of kindness offered is gratitude in action, a recognition that God’s blessings are trusts to be used for the benefit of others.
Thank you for everyone who contributed, your generous contributed to feeding 2,500 people and we are appreciative for allowing us to feed another day and to serve humanity.
