Gratitude Showing Appreciation is a Must

 

Gratitude

Showing Appreciation is a Must

Is there someone you need to thank God for?

  

Paul said it was not only a pleasure

to the show gratitude, but a must.

The Thessalonians were faithful

and it showed as they stood fast

in the time of hardship.

This insight into Paul’s prayer

reveals repeated thanks giving to God

for the faithfulness of the Thessalonians.

It makes me question…

How much am I

noticing the faithfulness of others?

How much time am I

thanking God for faithful people?

How much pleasure do I

take in the well doing of others?

 Paul’s overflowing thanks and gratitude

didn’t stop when he said

Amen and got off his knees.

Paul wrote a letter to the Thessalonians

to let them know how grateful he was.

Can you image

getting a letter like this?

Can you image

the encouragement to face life’s battles?

Can you image

taking the time out of your busy day

and getting excited about

the good works of others?

Taking the time to let God know

how special those faithful ones are?

How about taking the time to

type out an email

or log onto someone’s face book

to let them know you thank God for them.

Paul had no idea his letter

would have had such an impact on the world.

In the same way,

it is impossible for you to know

the impact your words of thanks giving will have.

 

  

 Scripture Reading

2 Thessalonians 1:3-4 THE MESSAGE

You need to know, friends,

that thanking God over and over for you

is not only a pleasure;

it's a must.

We have to do it.

Your faith is growing phenomenally;

your love for each other

is developing wonderfully.

Why, it's only right that we give thanks.

4 We're so proud of you;

you're so steady and determined in your faith

despite all the hard times

that have come down on you.

We tell everyone we meet

in the churches all about you.