Thankyou for reading this.
I find it incredible how such a simple thing can change your entire point of view. How everything in the world suddenly becomes OK just by someone saying thankyou for your efforts.
One of the boys I lead endeavours to say thankyou to me at the end of the night. Well most of the time. For instance if the programme went badly at the youth group he may just skip the thanks. However I generally get those words from him that mean more than he can know. When he doesn't it's a clear indicator that the night did not work and most of the time I've already noticed but his confirmation means it all and only makes me cherish the days I get it right even more. How would you ever notice the good times if there were no bad times.
It turns out that one of the parents has even noticed the difference by just saying thanks. I received an extra thanks, partly forced but nonetheless an extra from her son. Obviously my face betrays my love of such a simple remark to set me at ease, even for a short while.
So my point is simple.
When you receive a thankyou, congratulate yourself on a job well done
When you get something week after week keep saying thanks. You may not know the difference you're making in that persons life.
Finally, consider your life. The things you've had, the friends and the moments. Perhaps It's time to start thanking God for all He's doing in your life. It means so much to us, how much more does it mean to God who does so much in your life.
