SAY "THANK-YOU"

"O give thanks unto the Lord, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever." ~ Psalm 107:1 ~


Living in the yesteryears afforded lots of good character. Our elders walked and talked with a deep sense of integrity. One such notable trait was the courtesy to give thanks.

When we received something large or small, new or used, we barely embraced whatever-it-was in our clutches before our mothers and fathers' serious tones echoed in our ears, "Say thank-you."

Whether it was the result of someone doing a good deed, or someone sharing food and clothing and toys, or someone simply showing neighborly kindness, we were required to say "Thank-you."

Rendering thanks wasn’t just on some days, or with certain things or certain people. And it wasn't reserved for special times of the year, either. It was all the time. In those days, giving thanks wasn’t our choice—It was our lifestyle.

Now that the Thanksgiving season is upon us, it’s the perfect time—not to imply the only time—to give thanks . . . especially to God for all His goodness to us. Who deserves more thanks than the Giver of all good and perfect gifts?


Peace I leave with you . . .