How often do I take a moment to write a thank you note to one who has blessed me recently? This practice is such a edifying habit to get into. Why should we write thank-you notes? It is to acknowledge our appreciation for the love of others! It tells others we are blessed by their fellowship, the way they served us or others, their giftings, etc. It encourages them to continue in the calling that God has placed on their lives. It is so easy to become discouraged and overwhelmed, this is true especially for those who are in places of authority in your life (church, parents, leadership). They need a little note now and then just letting them know you are praying for them or that you are blessed by their service.
Writing Notes of Thanks
Who has ministered to you lately? Take a moment to jot down a thank you note. Have a box of thank-you’s always on hand for these occasions. If a sermon ministered to you, write a note of appreciation. If someone extended hospitality to you, don’t forget to let them know that you enjoyed their fellowship and the invitation. If someone served you in someway, acknowledge it! Make it personal and specific. It doesn’t have to be long and detailed. Short and sweet will do the trick! Just write it from your heart. Ask the Lord for the words to write that would bless them.
Writing Notes of Encouragement
Awhile back I had the idea of writing a note of encouragement or thanks to one person each week. I tried to think of someone I knew at the beginning of the week who might need a note of love and encouragement. I would often pray that the Lord would prompt me with someone who might need it at that time. I have been so blessed over and over by the response I received from these simple notes. One time a suffering sister called me after receiving my note and said it came at just the right time when she needed it the most. How was I to know her trial if it weren’t for the Lord’s prompting! There is just something about getting a personal and thoughtful note in the mail from someone that was thinking of you that ministers powerfully. Pray that the Lord would give you the words to write that would minister to them right there and now. God can use this ministry in amazing ways. Offer up a little prayer as you send it on its way that it would be able to bless its recipient.
This is such a way to serve and minister to others from your own home. Unfortunately, I have become a little slack in this habit as of late, so if nothing else, I am giving myself a fresh vision and reminder to get back into the discipline. In fact, I am going to take a moment right now and go write a note…will you join me?
I as raised to always write thank you notes after receiving gifts. Once I was on my own, and living by myself, I had a stash of cards, thinking of you, miss you etc cards. And I send them out routinely.
I wish there were more households who held onto his tradition.
I have just recently decided to try and do that very thing- write one encouraging note a week. Thanks for the post, it is inspiring me to actually start doing it!
Hi Lindsay
I bounced over to your blog from Kimmi’s. I LOVE what you’ve done. Love this post! Great encourager.
And, I love the precious pic of you and your little one! So, sweet! lylah