Protocols, Postures and Power of ThanksgivingSample

WHY A PROPER “THANK YOU” OPENS DOORS

Well-trained parents ask, “What do you say?” when a child receives a gift. That simple prompt mirrors Heaven’s expectation. Jesus asked, “Were there not ten cleansed? but where are the nine?” (Luke 17:17, KJV). Your Father notices when you return. As you mature, your “thank you” must become more deliberate — no longer a casual courtesy, but a discerning response that recognises grace, values the giver, and strengthens relationship. I want you to learn to say a proper “thank you” to God first, and then to men. Some are in avoidable trouble today because they were never taught, or they forgot, the power of thanksgiving.

A proper “thank you” is not flattery; it is honour. There is a shallow thank you that gets you into trouble — careless, entitled, or late — and there is a proper thank you that opens greater doors because it carries truth, humility, and timing. “Offer unto God thanksgiving” (Psalm 50:14, KJV) is a command, not a suggestion. Teach your household that nothing is a right; every good and perfect gift is mercy. Insist gently that children verbalise gratitude; correct lightly when entitlement shows; model lavish appreciation yourself. The person who thanks well tends to receive well, not because men are bribed, but because honour lubricates relationships God uses to lift you.

Practically, calibrate your thanksgiving. Be prompt — return quickly while the mercy is fresh. Be precise — name what God did and who He used. Be proportionate — match the weight of the act with the weight of the response: a message where a message suffices; a visit where presence is required; a gift where honour demands it. Keep a running gratitude list and convert it into testimonies and memorial seeds. When God answers a vow, pay it with joy. When He rescues you from danger, honour Him publicly. A proper “thank you” is a spiritual key; it marks you as trustworthy with future favours and keeps your heart tender before God and men.

THOUGHT TO PONDER: Where has my “thank you” been careless, late, or entitled — and how will I correct it today? Which door in front of me might open faster if I return promptly with proper thanks?

PRAYER: Lord, make my gratitude prompt, precise, and proportionate. Teach me to honour You and people rightly so greater doors can open without hindrance, in Jesus’ name. Amen.