I Thessalonians 1:2 “We give thanks to God always for you all, making mention of you in our prayers”

What do the people in your life need from you today?

When you first hear that question you might start making a list, maybe a long one, of things that others want you to do for them.

Yet the reality is that often we confuse what people need from us with what they want from us.

In our verse for today we are reminded by Paul’s example of at least two things that those in our life desperately need from us.

That is to be thankful and to pray for those that intersect our lives.

Do those in your life know how thankful you are that God has brought them in your life?

Do they know that, regardless of any challenges you might be having within the relationship, you are thankful for them?

If you are struggling with being thankful for certain people it may be because of the lack of prayer.

Remember: You will always value that which you pray for!

Today, let us commit our heart to praying for others within the sphere of our life, and to communicate to God and them how thankful that they are in our lives.  

Let’s have a thankful and prayerful day, today, and the rest of the week!