February 2, 2014 Pastors weekly devotion ~ Please read and feel free to comment or ask a question, and our Pastor will respond accordingly: “You’re Appreciated” “I always thank God for you because of his grace given you in Christ Jesus.” 1 Corinthians 1:4 How long has it been since someone told you ‘thank you’ or ‘I appreciate it’?. I believe that the healthiest human emotion is not love -- but gratitude. A heart that is grateful is a heart of maturity. People, whether they’re Christians or Non-Christians, like to know that they make a difference in the world – that they are appreciated by others. If we didn’t need affirmation, God wouldn’t have given us the gift of encouragement. There would be no reason to include “a word fitly spoken is like apples of gold” in the book of Proverbs, nor would there be any promise of “well done my good and faithful servant”. Then there is: “And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works…” Hebrews 10:24. As Christians we know that we are significant to God--extremely significant. Why else would He send His only Begotten Son to die for our sins, to set us free from guilt, shame, and rebellion? God blesses us so that we can give and bless others; so that they will see God’s goodness and give thanks. But sometimes we don’t recognize the blessings for what they are, instead just taking people and things for granted. Being thankful gives us a new appreciation for just how blessed we truly are, even in the worst of circumstances. It is my prayer that as God blesses you; you will ‘see’ His blessings immediately. I pray that you will display an attitude of gratitude, affirming others and reminding them of their value. I pray that as you hear the affirmations of others, you receive them as blessings from God. Finally, I hope that these words spur you on to stir up the good within others so they are able to believe in themselves, and know that He is able. YIC, Pastor W.D.
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