Why would thanksgiving be a sacrifice?

The one who offers thanksgiving as his sacrifice glorifies me – Psalm 50.23

Why would thanksgiving be a sacrifice? 

Because it isn’t easy? 

Because it removes credit from you and assigns it somewhere else?

Because it recognizes justice – that credit should go where it’s due?

Because it takes humility?

Because of laziness?

Because you’ve already got all the love you need?

Maybe being accepted by God is a given, not worthy of any special appreciation.

Because wrath and judgment and hell and mercy and forgiveness and a bloody cross aren’t that big a deal?

Because you can be your own help, safe haven, strength and wisdom, never needing more?

Because of a numbness to the real source of things – like air and sun and life?  You might get away with giving yourself credit for your home, job, and food – but you can’t buy air, sun and life.

Because it takes a conscious decision and action – it doesn’t just happen?

Because there really isn’t One who deserves it?