While there were many contributing factors that led to the downfall of Anakin Skywalker, one of the largest is how he took the special gifts that he had been given for granted. From an early age Anakin demonstrated skills far beyond his years, but even when he was given opportunities that others would never receive he still wanted more and was never satisfied. His incredible gifts never seemed to be quite enough for him… Anakin was a talented and respected Jedi knight who needed the position of master to validate him, an unparalleled force user who was so completely consumed with his need for “more” that he failed to recognize and appreciate all of the things that he had already been given.

When we are in a position of either want or need, it can be easy to take all of the gifts that we’ve already been given for granted… and when we fail to see and appreciate the blessings and favor that the Lord has already given to us, our lack of gratitude becomes a poison that slowly chokes all of the joy from our lives and replaces it with bitterness and resentment. Let’s take a moment to be truly thankful for the unmerited grace and love we’ve received from the Father… the only path to having peace and joy at all times is to never permit what we lack to steal our joy from the blessings that we already possess.

Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, in everything give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful. Colossians 3:15

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