BE APPRECIATIVE

"But I rejoice in the Lord greatly, that now at last your care of hath flourished again; wherein ye we also careful, but ye lacked opportunity" ( Phillipians 4:10)
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A popular man of God told a story of how he would have died as a youth of a severe injury that almost led to the amputation of one of his legs, because his parents did not have the meansti take him to the hospital. One of his neighbours sympathetically came to the aid of the family, took him to the hospital and paid the bills unconditionally. When he survived and had succeeded in life, he wrote the old man a letter of appreciation for saving his life and showing interest in his family.
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Apostle Paul in the above text, expressed deep appreciation to the brethren at Philippi for ministering to his needs as their pastor. He did not do it with the motive of getting more from them. God, our father, who gives us all things freely: salvation from sin, good health, examination success, deliverance from our enemies, and so on, deserves our appreciation. As we sincerely thank Him, He will beindful of us in fulfilling His promises continuously in every area of our lives.
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CHALLENGE: Appreciate a king's goodness and he will do more for you.