We ought always to give thanks to God for you, brothers, as is right,
because your faith is growing abundantly, and the love of every one of
you for one another is increasing.
2 Thessalonians 1:3 ESV
Get a pen and paper. Go on. No, I am not kidding. Do you have a them yet? Good.
Now list all the people in your life for which you are thankful- past and present. But don't just rush through that list. Beside each one write 2-3 things about which you most thankful in regards to that person. Make this list prayfully thanking God for the people on your list and their value in your life.
As I did this exercise, I found my prayers of thankfulness turned into prayers of intercession for many on the list. A word of gratitude for this person brought to mind a need he or she had. In some cases I was convicted to reach out to that person with a call or note.
We are accustomed to thanking God for spiritual and material things. Let's not forget to thank Him for people as well.
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