Gratitude
I have been thinking the past few days about upcoming events. Then last night, it all came to light with our family home evening lesson. The Queen talked to us about the importance of paying our rent to the Lord. She read a quote about how we glorify the Lord by lifting others. When she was done with her spiritual thoughts, we talked about how we might do something like that to show our gratitude, love, and appreciation to those who serve us.
We talked about the activity we started several years ago of going around and making treats for others and dropping them off at peoples doors just to say thanks for all they did for us. I really enjoyed that activity. However, something she said stuck with me.
Even though it was several years ago, there are still people in the ward that remember it. Those small and simple acts of love and kindness have stuck with these people for years. Think about how much more they would stick if we did them more often.
I made the suggestion that instead of just dropping the treats off, we needed to choose families and invite them over to our house for treats. I have felt impressed with the fact that if we are willing to open the doors of our home and invite people in, it will build a larger sense of unity and love. We need more of that in our families, wards, stake, and community.
Think about it. Have you shown the love and gratitude to those who serve you or with you lately? Should you? It does not have to be big, even a little note at times is enough, but let them know that what they do is worth it.
We talked about the activity we started several years ago of going around and making treats for others and dropping them off at peoples doors just to say thanks for all they did for us. I really enjoyed that activity. However, something she said stuck with me.
Even though it was several years ago, there are still people in the ward that remember it. Those small and simple acts of love and kindness have stuck with these people for years. Think about how much more they would stick if we did them more often.
I made the suggestion that instead of just dropping the treats off, we needed to choose families and invite them over to our house for treats. I have felt impressed with the fact that if we are willing to open the doors of our home and invite people in, it will build a larger sense of unity and love. We need more of that in our families, wards, stake, and community.
Think about it. Have you shown the love and gratitude to those who serve you or with you lately? Should you? It does not have to be big, even a little note at times is enough, but let them know that what they do is worth it.
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