Why Are You Forever Grateful?

The nation of Yisrael has been favored by Hashem. It is true that all nations should serve Hashem, as it says, "Praise Hashem, all nations: (Tehillim 117:1). Every nation has to recognize its good fortune and show its gratitude commensurate with its good fortune. As for us, however, we are the most fortunate and our service has to be much greater, as it says, "For HIs kindness has overwhelmed us" (Tehillim 117;2) -- Ohr Avigdor Shaar Avodas Elokim