17Aug16

1 Thessalonians 5:12-13 (NIV)
12 Now we ask you, brothers and sisters, to acknowledge those who work hard among you, who care for you in the Lord and who admonish you. 13 Hold them in the highest regard in love because of their work. Live in peace with each other.

Too many times I forget to say thank you. When the light is on and people are giving praise it is easy to soak all that in and take credit for a job well done... especially when you feel like you deserve it. But, it is so important that we recognize and acknowledge those who are working hard among us. Most of the time these people don't do it because they need the praise. They already have motives for working hard and sometimes that's just the type of person they are. But, without recognition and praise, over time, they will fade and will burn out. Acknowledging those people in your life who are working hard for you in various ways is like adding fuel to the already burning fire. You didn't start the fire... it was always burning... But, you need to add fuel to it if you don't want it to burn out. So take a moment today and say thank you to the people who are impacting your life and helping you accomplish the work you have to do.