APPRECIATION CHALLENGE

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 APPRECIATION CHALLENGE 


Philippians 2:13 KJV

[13] For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.


Every man needs a man to get to the next level or to breakthrough in life. Jesus needed John the Baptist, Moses needed Aaron, David needed Jonathan. No doubt, it is God that stirs up the heart of men to help if not the willingness will not be there. He is the One that works in us both to will and to do of His good pleasure. As we give God thanks, there are people around us that God has used for us this year one way or the other that we need to appreciate irrespective of their status. They may be our colleagues at work or in ministry, mentor/boss, driver, auxiliary staff, family and friends. We must not sing the praises of people only when they are long gone but we should do this while they are still alive and are with us or around us. Don’t wait until they leave before you realize their worth. Let’s make out a list and appreciate these people this month, if possible one person daily, and let them know they mean a lot. These are people who have added value to our lives in different proportions. The greatest and simplest gift we can give is appreciation. It speaks volume and brings out the best in people. I begin mine, by appreciating everyone on this platform. It’s a privilege to be connected to you.  Every seed we sow produces after it’s own kind. As we continue in this attitude of gratitude, we will always have reasons to thank God in Jesus name. 

Shalom

Folake Olukoyede 

Comments

  1. Unknown9 December 2020 at 13:11

    Nice read

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  2. Unknown9 December 2020 at 20:42

    Nice to appreciate those who have done good to you in Life.

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  3. Unknown10 December 2020 at 17:28

    Very good piece. Appreciation should be a way of life for a better tomorrow.

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