The other day I received the most gracious acknowledgement from one of my goddaughters. It was a welcomed surprise; I was not expecting it because I did not recall giving her anything lately for which she would drop a thank you note into the mail. It was not a store-bought, pre-printed thank you note to which she would pen her signature – No! --it was a blank note in which she took the time to write out her thoughts. That in itself was a blessing to me.
Her words thanked me for something that I take for granted because I do it all the time - pray. I pray for her and many others constantly; but not too long ago I remember praying spontaneously with her over the phone. Her note gave me joy to know that she appreciated my prayer gesture; but more important was the fact that she took out the time to drop me a note. In this day and age with instant messaging and texting it is so easy to do the ‘quick’ thing; but she took the time to purchase the note, write the contents, address and stamp the envelope and mail the message to me. She was grateful and I too am grateful that my words inspired and her life was enriched by the word of God. I am grateful for all of it.
Who do you need to say thanks to? Who would gather strength and joy from hearing a few kind words of gratitude from you? Search your heart and make someone feel as special as I felt the other day. We don’t do things to get thanks; but it sure lifts the spirit when we hear that we are appreciated. Lift someone’s countenance today; reach out and give thanks.
Every day is a good day; it is up to us to make it a power-packed GREAT day! Be blessed! Dr. JoAnn
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