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Merci. Danke. Gracias. Xiexie. Grazie. Mahalo. Toda. Each of these words represent a unique people group, a culture, wishing to express one simple thing. Thanks!

Before I even began teaching my children their ABC's or how to count to 10, I was teaching them to say "please" and "thank you". Common courtesies that really aren't so common. I hope we never lose the capacity, or the good manners, to pause even for a few seconds, to look someone in the eye and tell them "thank you". In that little expression, a whole conversation could be shared. Gratitude for a kindness shown, or 'you noticed me!' It could mean 'I appreciate your service'. It could even mean 'I was feeling overwhelmed and you have no idea how much what you did means to me.' Thank you.

I think we all tend to walk around in our own little world much of the time. We've got a lot of responsibility, a lot of things on our minds. When we stop to say thank you to someone, for even a few brief seconds, we open the door of our little world to see someone else in their little world. And aren't we supposed to be mindful of each other?! Romans 12:13 (NLT) describes it well. "When God's people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality." 

"Thank you" can help to open the door!

Read more devotions written by Denise Harper at Treasured Inside
https://deniseharper.blog

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  Treasured Inside Devotion, Vol. 1

  Treasured Inside is a collection of notes that reflect the intersection of Denise Harper's life of everyday, ordinary things with our extraordinary God. From junk drawers to sticky notes and passports to thrift stores and everything in between, she finds a way to connect the mundane of the day to the magnificent heart of God.
  
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  Treasured Inside Devotion, Vol. 2

  Treasured Inside: Devotions with Denise, Volume 2, beautifully expresses the love letter God has already written for each of us. Do you sometimes feel distant from the Word? This book gently invites you to pause, connect more deeply with Jesus, and enjoy His comforting presence.
  
  Denise Harper’s NEW book, "Treasured Inside - Devotions With Denise - Volume 2," is available from The Bridge Store and at Amazon, Apple, Target, and more...