Please and thank you are the two most popular examples of demonstrating good manners. When someone gives you something or does something nice for you, the proper response is “Thank you”. That’s nothing new. Most of us were taught good manners as small children; then we past it on to our own kids. Hopefully, it will be passed down to our grandkids and their kids.
As we get older, have you noticed how often we don’t say “Thank you”? Think about it. How do you usually respond to a compliment? Probably like many of us, with an explanation. For example, those are nice earrings. My husband bought them for me for Christmas about two years ago. Just say, “Thank you”. Or, that’s a nice top. That color looks good on you. I went to the mall for something else and found it on sale. Just say, “Thank you”. Let’s be real. The person giving the compliment doesn’t care; if they did, they would have posed a question instead. Not to mention, we’re not teaching our kids how to accept compliments. How often does someone extend an act of kindness and we politely reject it? Lunch is on me; you paid last time. No, it’s okay. You don’t have to. Just say, “Thank you”. Stop being a blessing blocker. Maybe they need to sow that seed. Again, what are we teaching our kids?
Our daughters learn more from Jimmie and I, by watching what we do; not listening to what we say. If we don’t acknowledge a blessing (big or small), they won’t either. Like many of us, they’ll take compliments and/or acts of kindness for granted. If we don’t continue to say “Thank you”, they won’t continue hearing it. And if they don’t hear it (you know where this is going), neither will God. We teach our kids to thank God by thanking Him ourselves. Do we give thanks as much as we should? I’m pretty sure we don’t. Will they? Hopefully more than we do.
With that being said, let me say this “Thank you”; each and everyone of you for taking the time to visit my blog and read my articles. I am prayerful that you are blessed, encouraged or at least entertained by them. My goal is to post new articles every 2-3 days. Thank you all for sharing my website with friends and family. Furthermore, thank you for your comments.
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I struggle with accepting compliments all the time! Its so true we always give explanations when people give compliments! you are so right… just say “thank you”!!
kristia, this is your Uncle Alvin. I must say that this is annointed work that you are doing. It has really inspired me. I have had the opportunity to be a daddy that was with my family on a day to day basis. Thing have changed now that I am getting ready to go a little further as a Minister. Being a Minister for 30 years. I am headed in another direction as unto the Lord. I am an Evangelist from the heart. I have been doing on a local basis. I’m getting ready to take it International. I know that I will be away from my family many time on an extended basis. I am praying for all the men and or women who is not to be home due to their careers, professions or ministerial duties. May God continue to bless you Kristia in what you are doing to encourage and lift up others, also continue to bless Jimmie and the girls.
Love you all always
Uncle Alvin Glover Sr.
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Uncle Alvin, thank you for your kind words. I will be praying for you and your family as you all prepare for your new assignment in Christ!
Thank you Jay Jay!