Leviticus 17:1-18:30; Psalm 119:145-176; Mark 6:30-56
We give thanks to God always for you all… 1 Thessalonians 1:2
John Greenleaf Whittier was an American quaker and poet renowned for his stance on the abolition of slavery. One phrase attributed to him is “Feeling gratitude and not expressing it, is like wrapping a gift and not sending it”. We see instances of Paul being thankful to those who were involved in the work of the Lord by giving him and others help. The fact that he was thankful was one thing, but what an encouragement to those who contributed to the work to know that it was noted and appreciated by him. Perhaps somebody is deserving of your gratitude today? In which case let it be known—it could spur somebody on! —Brian Powlesland
For Thy goodness, O my Saviour, I would praise Thee o’er and o’er;
May the Holy Spirit teach me, how to love Thee more and more. — L. Edwards