June 18

1 Kings 19:1-21, Acts 12:1-23, Psalm 136:1-26, Proverbs 17:14-15



Pray: Today, let’s give thanks to God for all the miracles, both big and small, He has done in our lives. Thank You for waking us up this morning, for the sun and the moon and the stars. We give thanks to You, God, because Your faithful love endures forever.

Read: The psalmist implores us to give thanks. As we give thanks for all those who have had an influence in our lives, we are reminded that we are to give thanks for all things. God’s love is demonstrated in and through the blessings that we are given.

Edify: Sometimes, it is difficult to tell someone that we care for and appreciate thanks. I recently embarked on a new personal challenge to do this very thing. I committed to writing 3 thank you notes per week to people that have influence in my life and who give of themselves for my family and for our church. This has proven to be far more difficult than I ever imagined, but it has also proven to be far more satisfying than I have ever imagined. I am quick to say thank you to those who serve, but I often wonder if my thank you has lost its power so I decided to do something that seems to be becoming a lost art. In the world of emails, text messages, and snapchats, I have decided to hand write my thank you notes. Does it mean any more to the recipient? Not sure… but it certainly has blessed me.

Practice: Who do you need to thank for their impact in your life? It may be a dad… it may be a mom that has played that role. It may be a teacher, or a friend… whoever it is, take the time to share a heart felt “Thank You”.