The Grands Letter

Dear Grands,

1 Chronicles 29:11-14, “Yours, O LORD, is the greatness and the power and the glory and the victory and the majesty; indeed, everything that is in the heavens and the earth; Yours is the dominion, O LORD, and You exalt Yourself as head over all.

12 “Both riches and honor come from You, and You rule over all, and in Your hand is power and might; and it lies in Your hand to make great and to strengthen everyone.

13 “Now therefore, our God, we thank You and praise Your glorious name.

14 “But who am I, and who are my people that we should be able to offer as generously as this? For all things come from You, and from Your hand we have given You.”

When was the last time you said “Thank you” to someone? They’ve done something nice. They’ve rushed to help! “Watch out for that,” they said. They brightened your day. And you said, “Thank you.” Remember?

Or maybe it was just a simple wave of the hand, a smile, a nod of the head, or the wink of an eye – some small, positive gesture. Yet, it was a sincere and generous acknowledgment of appreciation for what they had done.

It didn’t take long. It cost nothing. Still, it possessed immeasurable value — more than could be calculated monetarily. It said that you noticed. It said that you cared. What’s more, it was a measure of genuine friendship.

The life of Jesus Christ embodied such things. He “…called for the little ones, saying ‘Allow the children to come to Me, and do not forbid them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.’”

If One so busy, so encumbered with cares of inestimable importance, could find time for small children; surely, we can say “Thank you” to those who have shown loving concern for us. “Thank you” are two small words that carry immense love and value.

Start today! Notice the “little things” others do for you. Assess their true value, and say “Thank you.” You will both be better for it. Now, let me say “Thank you” for reading this letter.

Heartily in Christ,

Gene L. Jeffries, Th.D.

United States of America

“We will never know that Christ is all we need, until He becomes all that we have.” –Corrie ten Boom