Thank You

 

I received some good advice many years ago (but I can’t remember who it was from).  I was told, “If you have something negative, say it to their face, and clear the air.  But if you have something positive to say, write it in a note so that the recipient can read it over and over again.”  Good advice.  A couple of weeks ago, I transposed a song for Brother Clif (he has a low bass voice), and he wrote me a sweet thank you note (and included two CfA gift cards).  I was a blessing to him, but he was a greater blessing to me!  I read his kind note several times, and then put it in a file folder downstairs where I have many other encouraging notes.  And when I get discouraged, I get out that folder and read a few encouraging words!  Sunday evening, Pastor Jamie preached an entire message on writing encouraging notes.  I John 1:4, “And these things write we unto you, that your joy may be full.”  I understand that the old apostle John was writing under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, but our notes can have a lasting effect just like John’s did!  Written notes are personal, they take time, and they leave a lasting benefit.  Hey, take the time today to write a kind note to someone special.  Send it by e-mail, send it by facebook, or better yet, send it by snail mail.  You will be blessed and so will the recipient.