Thursday, November 5 All the congregations of the nations give thanks.​—Rom. 16:4.

[Ella Mentry]

Thursday, November 5

All the congregations of the nations give thanks.—Rom. 16:4.

 

The apostle Paul appreciated his brothers and sisters and showed it in the way he talked about them. He always thanked God for them in his private prayers. He also expressed his appreciation when writing to them. In the first 15 verses of Romans 16, Paul mentions 27 fellow Christians by name. Paul specifically recalled that Prisca and Aquila “risked their own necks” for him, and he described Phoebe as “a defender of many,” including Paul. He commended those beloved, hardworking brothers and sisters. (Rom. 16:1-15) Paul was aware that his brothers and sisters were imperfect, but he chose to focus on their good qualities. Imagine how encouraged those brothers and sisters must have been to hear Paul’s comments read aloud to the congregation! As a result, their bond of friendship with Paul no doubt grew stronger. Do you regularly express appreciation for the good things that members of your congregation say and do? w19.02 16 ¶8-9

[bear_about]

Prov 25:11 -- our expressions of appreciation are valuable, we should endeavor to imitate Paul's example in this!! 

[Nelly Kim]

5 hours ago, bear_about said:

Prov 25:11 -- our expressions of appreciation are valuable, we should endeavor to imitate Paul's example in this.

 So true!! It's quite easy to speak out when we feel they are out of line... But say nothing, when we see their good qualities...

I make it my goal to genuinely complement someone daily ( was hard at first because I'm kind of a glass half empty person) But with Jehovah's help I've come along way ( Smiling) Now, I believe failing to express appreciation when its due, is a lost moment...