Exceedingly Rejoiced

Alma 45  -  After the combined armies of the Zoramites and the Lamanites were defeated in a huge slaughter, the Nephites had a great celebration.  They recognized the hand of the Lord in their deliverance from their enemies, so they gave thanks to Him.  But their method of giving thanks included some elements that we often overlook:  "they did fast much and did pray much, and they did worship God with exceedingly great joy."

I have to ask myself if giving thanks for my blessings includes such rejoicing.  Does it include a lot of fasting and a lot of praying?  Do I worship God with exceedingly great joy?  There's a cross stitch phrase:   

Worship God with exceedingly great joy.

There's no "ho-hum" in that.  No mind-wandering, no worshiping from a sense of duty.  Not just great joy, but exceedingly great joy!  I love that.  I need to learn how to do that.