Yesterday we had some wintery weather. Kate and I ran a few errands. When we were leaving one of the stores there was a man shoveling and laying down salt. I said, “thank you for what you’re doing.”

He seemed surprised and said, “you’re welcome.”

Kate and I started walking away and he called out to us and said, “thank you for saying that. I’ve been doing this a long time and that was the first time anyone has ever thanked me.”

Hearing this broke my heart. It made me think of all the people around us in our days who help us in small and large ways who are never thanked for who they are, and what they do.

I share this today to shine a light on the power of simply saying thank you with a sincere heart to someone.

I invite you to join me to…

pause. breathe. pray. ™

This week let’s keep our eyes and ears open to people along our path who we can thank. I can share from this experience, and others, that a simple thank you can go a long way. And like it was for the gentleman yesterday, your thank you may be the only one they receive.

With love and hope,

Shawn

"Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.." - 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18