The Apostle Paul constantly show gratitude for God’s work of grace in others. In his letters to the Churches, it was usually the very first thing he wrote about. (I Corinthians 1:4, Philippians 1:3, Colossians 1:3) He was truly grateful for their faith & love for one another, and he wanted them to know this. In Romans 1:8 Paul wrote, “I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is being reported all over the world.” When was the last time you thanked someone for their encouragement during a tough time in your life? It’s easy to just sit & receive encouragement, hope, and inspiration from others…it’s much harder to focus outward & show that same gratitude to others…that’s because suddenly we’re not the center of attention anymore. But an attitude of gratitude builds people up, and lets them know how God is using them for His glory.
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