Appreciation

Saying thank you is a really interesting idea. When we are bringing our children up and they are given a gift, we encourage them to say thank you. As we look at thankfulness today, I was drawn to look at gratitude and thankfulness.

Everything we do flows out of that relationship with God. As we read in this verse, whatever you do in word or deed, in the name of the Lord “GIVE THANKS”. The attitude of gratitude will impact your well-being, your physical well-being, and your emotional well-being.

This idea can be found all over Scripture and it is key to who we are. God has put it in place and reminds us in the Psalms to “give thanks for the Lord is good” and “his love endures forever”.

As we start our day, let’s recognise the attitude of gratitude, so whoever you meet today, think, “How can I find those ways of saying ‘Thank you’?”

Think of someone whom you haven’t been in touch with for a while. Use your words and actions to thank that person.

Maybe someone goes out of their way to do something for you today. Give thanks!

The impact of gratitude and thankfulness transforms relationships, so saying thank you, and meaning it, has a profound effect.

When we give thanks to God, we often say it in response to God's provision, but when we say thanks to God for all that he has given to us, our words and actions mean that we will become thankful people.

Someone once went out of their way to do something for me in a very profound way. They didn’t have to and thank you didn’t seem enough, but the depth of gratitude I felt was profound. Today let's be a generous giver of thankfulness, because of what He has given to us.

Let's give thanks in all circumstances. Let’s thank God for those he has put in our lives and ask Him to give us new opportunities to show gratitude today, as this attitude is key to fulfillment.

Prayer:

Pray for a heart that overflows with gratitude, recognising God’s goodness and provision in every season. Thank Him for the people He has placed in your life and the ways they have blessed you. Ask for new opportunities to express genuine thankfulness through words, actions, and kindness, transforming your relationships and pointing others to God’s love. Pray that an attitude of gratitude will shape your daily life, bringing joy, peace, and fulfillment.

Take a 40acts challenge today:

1. Send an email, a WhatsApp, or a Snapchat with a thank you word on it.
2. Text someone and let them know how grateful you are for what they do or say or for who they are.
3. Put together a collage of photos (digital or printed) that remind you of special moments with a friend or family member. Write captions and thank that person for all the wonderful times you’ve shared.