…give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. (1 Thessalonians 5:18)
EXPRESSING APPRECIATION
Gratitude is a feeling of appreciation or thanks. Appreciation is recognizing and enjoying the good in others, and it is powerful encouragement when clearly and intentionally expressed.
How often do we notice and acknowledge ongoing, faithful acts of service that happen all around us? We’re grateful when things occur as expected, but what might happen if we begin to express appreciation for these regular services intentionally? Too often, we only notice an interruption or delay of service in things such as:
- mail delivery
- garbage collection
- phone service
- check-out lines
- kind, efficient reception
- friendly, capable food service
WE APPRECIATE YOU!
Chronic Joy is genuinely grateful for each one of you. Whether you’ve signed up for specific resources (You Get Mail!, blog posts, devotionals), downloaded one of our free printables, checked out a webpage or Books We Love, or sent one of our flat cards to encourage a friend or loved one, no matter how you’re connected with us, You Are Appreciated!
TIPS & TOOLS FOR EXPRESSING GRATITUDE
Notes of appreciation don’t need to be long to express your heartfelt gratitude to service providers (mail carriers, delivery drivers, receptionists, grocery cashiers, bank tellers, food servers, or local baristas). No matter the length, a personal note can greatly encourage them! Sometimes, a single act of intentional kindness can make a big difference in someone’s day.
Finding the words to express our appreciation can sometimes be difficult, so we’ve jump-started the process for you. Below are four free printables to get you started. All you need is a pen and a card and you’re on your way! Our Appreciation Flat Cards (10 flat cards with envelopes) are available in our Store.
How about a 16-day challenge? Thank someone for their kindness, compassion, courtesy, generosity, or selflessness. Write your note on a card, send a text or email, or say it in person. Use the printable below, choose a box, and write the date, the person’s name or occupation, and how you shared your appreciation.
FREE PRINTABLES
Appreciation Note Starters & 16-Day Challenge
Finding the words to express our appreciation can sometimes be difficult, so we’ve jump-started the process for you. All you need is a pen and a card and you're on your way!
7 Ways to Thank Care Providers
These seven simple ways to thank care providers and remind them of our gratitude for their wisdom, care, and expertise can genuinely bless the recipients.
Thank a Care Provider Note Starters
Notes of appreciation don’t need to be long to express our heartfelt gratitude, though starting them can sometimes feel daunting. These note starters are a great place to begin.
Gratitude Note Starters
Gratitude invites us into the wonder and awe of God’s expansive creation. Eager to see and thirsty to notice God’s handiwork. We begin to experience the exquisite joy of the Lord. What a beautiful gift to share God’s joy and our gratitude with friends and loved ones.
THANK YOU…
HEALTH CARE PROVIDERS
Reach out and thank those healthcare providers who make a difference in your life: first responders, doctors, hospital and clinic staff, nurses, pharmacists, therapists, and technicians.
MAIL CARRIERS
Whether through rain, snow, sleet, or hail, you show up faithfully day after day, and we are so grateful! Thank you for every box, package, and envelope delivered to our mailbox or front door. We appreciate you!
FIRST RESPONDERS
Do you know a first responder? Thank them for their courage, dedication, and selfless care of others during emergencies.
PASTORS & LEADERS
Thank a pastor who has been a blessing with a simple, heartfelt message: “For the early-morning or middle-of-the-night calls, for wise counsel and compassionate advice, for your caring patience, selfless love, and endless sacrifice: thank you!”
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