| There are certain qualities, characteristics, and basic | | | | Spirit and be always giving thanks for everything in |
| good manners which have almost disappeared from | | | | the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. |
| society in these days. So many people appear to be | | | | Cultivating being appreciative is frequently encouraged |
| in such a rush. Even when shopping there can be | | | | by the writers of the Bible. Jesus was thankful on |
| times when you think you are interrupting the shop | | | | various occasions, even when about to face |
| assistants private and personal conversations with | | | | crucifixion. |
| each other. | | | | Many have found that thanksgiving and praise are |
| This was amply demonstrated by an almost | | | | tremendously important - especially if you wish to |
| insignificant incident in the life of a man whose | | | | have a successful and fruitful prayer life. |
| teaching and example I have so appreciated and | | | | By thanksgiving, we acknowledge God's goodness, |
| from whose life I have learned so much. | | | | and through praise we acknowledge God's greatness. |
| Having been teaching and lecturing in College in | | | | Thanksgiving is the joyous duty and responsibility of |
| Hawaii, while approaching 80, a friend gave Derek | | | | every disciple of Jesus Christ. Expressing gratitude in |
| Prince a first class air ticket to London. | | | | all circumstances is not an easy challenge, but the |
| On disembarking from the aircraft at Heathrow, | | | | grace of God will enable you to be thankful. |
| London, one of the flight attendants ran after Derek. | | | | Give thanks to God, and give thanks to people. |
| When called, he turned round thinking he had left | | | | Each time you say "Thank you" you might just be |
| something aboard the aircraft, only to hear - "Sir, | | | | dropping a little oil into someone's life, which will help |
| many people pay first class fares, but we do not | | | | smooth their day. I have discovered that some |
| have many first class people, and we wanted to | | | | people can go from strength to strength in their |
| express our appreciation." | | | | workplace for a whole week on receiving one word |
| All he done during the long flight was say "please" | | | | of thanks and appreciation. |
| and "thank you" at the appropriate moments. This did | | | | Leaders, heads of departments, and business |
| not go unnoticed. | | | | executives, need to know this. A word of thanks will |
| Being appreciative is like the oil that enables society | | | | not only surprise the recipient but can motivate and |
| to run a little more smoothly. Many have commented | | | | inspire that individual in a way you never dreamed |
| how this characteristic has become quite scarce, with | | | | possible. |
| aggressiveness and demanding one's rights coming to | | | | Speak a word of thanks and appreciation and watch |
| the fore. | | | | the change in that individual. |
| Almighty God teaches men to be filled with the Holy | | | | |