Word for the day "Don't forget to thank them"

Colossians 3:15 (NKJV) And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.We live in a day and age where too many people are convinced that they are entitled. Consequently, thankfulness seems a lost-nearly extinct-art. Yet while our current culture hasn’t helped us in this aspect of life, the problem is much deeper. I sense in my heart the problem is rooted in our fallen hearts. Please people of God let those who have been there for you know that you love and appreciate them today!Warren Wiersbe illustrated this in his commentary on the book of Colossians where he tells the story of a ship that ran aground on the shore of Lake Michigan in 1860. Witnessing this from land, Edward Spencer, a young ministerial student, plunged himself time and again into the frigid waters to pull seventeen desperate passengers from certain death.But those lives weren’t saved without cost. Edward’s repeated plunges into the icy lake permanently damaged the young man’s health. Some years later, at Edward’s funeral, it was noted that not one of those seventeen people snatched from death that day ever bothered to thank him. Read the story of Jesus, he had the same experiences one particularly noted in (Luke 17-11-19).Point to ponder- As a Servant Pastor, and leader, I am often confronted with this aspect of service. Serving and caring for people who could care less at the end of the day! Who do you need to thank today? Today is an opportunity to write a letter, make a phone call, or make a visit to tell the significant people in your life “Thank you”, for all they contribute to your life.Our Leadership team is especially thankful for those of you who provided financial donations and support in the month of May 2016 by partnering with us in efforts to advance the kingdom of God in this 21st century season: Special thanks to Mr. William Wilson, Ms. Gertrude Scott, and Ms. Vanessa Gaskins. Why don't you take the opportunity to write us on our blog and let us know how we are doing in serving you Great people, we'd love to hear from you!Follow me on Twitter @Elder James Baker, as I endeavor to encourage and empower leaders of today and tomorrow! Kingdom Blessings,Pastor James Baker, Jr.Thank you for using the Word Cup devotionals brought to you through Grace and Truth Leadership on (Word press). We are a faith-based, donor-supported ministry. If you have been touched by these daily devotionals, and would like to make a monthly pledge or a special gift of any amount, please use the link below to give as the Lord leads. Thank you so much!http://www.graceandtruthleadership.org/#!donate/vv9e2