Thank You

I have noticed here at Chambrel that a simple ‘thank-you’ for the amenities given is lacking . Whether it is a ride to the store , church , etc , or service in the dining room.

A recent blog was about gratitude to God for His gift of Mercy and Grace , but should we not be grateful for all things. A simple ‘thank you’ works wonders in our everyday life. As a child during my growing-up years two words stand out, ‘please’ and ‘thank you.’ If I wanted a piece of candy I was taught to say , “please may I have a piece of candy. “ Then after receiving a piece of candy I was taught to say , “thank you.’

I have traveled in many countries around the world, and I discovered ‘thank you’ works wonders everywhere. Especially if you say it in the language of the country you visit. In Mexico, I learned that GRACIAS is the golden key to the hearts of the people. In Japan the magic word was ARIGATO. French is such a fascinating language and MERCI pleases all. When in Italy, say GRATIA. In beautiful Hawaii it is MAHALO. In picturesque Denmark the password to friendliness was THOKK. And even in conservative Sweden, they quickly responded to the word , TAK. In mysterious Hong King the word which hurdled the barriers was DOR JARE.

Back in our own nation, just the plain word THANKS seems to warm up the populace and the atmosphereJust as gratitude is one of the finest attributes of mankind, ingratitude is one of the most tragic shortcomings.

So here are relevant rules which have been tested and proved:

1.Gratitude does not seem to be a natural trait of human hearts, so consciously and deliberately look for ways to thank people until it becomes a habit

2. Thanks should be sincere. Say it like you mean you it. Don’t let it sound routine, but ‘special.’

3. Thank people by name. If there are several people you want to thank, don’t just say ‘thanks everybody,’ but name them .

4, Thank people when they least expect it. That is when a ‘thank you’ is more powerful. it gives the person who performed the good deed or act for you (and yourself-) a heart-warming inner lift.

5. Above all we should constantly say ‘THANKS’ to God, for the worship most acceptable to God comes from a thankful and cheerful heart

Priceless

Our lives are filled with priceless things…

Friendly hands in time of need,

Unselfish gift of time and deed.

Remembering all things given free

We should in heart more grateful be.