Expressing gratitude

There is an interesting story about a learned professor. He went into depression and did not care for anything or anybody. His life was distraught and slipping into hopelessness. As a learned person, advice and counsel did not appeal to him. One of his friends visited him and spent time with him. He challenged him not to give-up. He said: “In your life there should be few people who helped you to become a professor.” The reply was: ‘Yes.’ His friend asked him to think of one significant person who shaped his life and write a thank you note to him/her. The depressed professor could see his loving schoolteacher who helped him to read better, develop love for books and inspired to study literature. He wrote a note and posted which was received by the old lady. In her own handwriting that was written with shaky hands, was sent to the professor. “Thanks for writing this letter. I vividly remember you. In fifty years of my service, this is the first letter I received. I will cherish this every day until I die.” That response transformed the professor. He started writing to many, which were more than 500 notes of expression of gratitude. He was never depressed or discouraged again.

God There are millions of things that we ought to be grateful for. Yet, worship for many seems meaningless. David speaks to his inner-self, to praise, bless and exalt the Lord and not forget the blessings or benefits. (Psalms 103:1-2)

Parents Generally, parents invest in the lives of their children. Many sacrifice their joy and comfort to see their children excel. Of course, there are a few who are mean and worthless. Anyway, God used them to be alive today.

School Teachers in the school, inspire, clarify and guide in the path of knowledge and prosperity.

Church It is a privilege to be part of the local church where Sunday School lays the foundation for spiritual growth.

Community Numerous friends, relatives, strangers, colleagues, neighbors have made life enjoyable.

Let us be always grateful.