I just read the book "I Dared to Call Him Father".  It is about a prominent Muslim woman in Pakistan who comes to Christ and discovers what it is like to have Him as Father.  One of the main points of the book was obedience.  Bilquis, the main character, say Christ act in amazing ways in her life when she was obedient to Him and followed His leading even though she was scared to follow him.  There was a part in the book where a poor woman comes to her house and Bilquis provides care for the woman and her children. Later, this woman fails to send a thank you to Bilquis. So, at first, Bilquis is insulted.  Then she hears God speak to her "shouldn't the thanks go to Me?"  That statement really made me think.  I often do things and expect gratification or I get slightly angry if I am not thanked for something.  I am learning the art of obedience, that any gift I have, anything that I can use to help people is a gift from God.  So, all thanks goes to Him.  Thanks, God.