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Sending Thanks to a “Behind the Scenes Person” – Gratitude Project
Without the help of others, I could not do my job well. Today I am saying “Thanks” to a behind-the-scenes person who gets a lot done without others noticing.
Think about the last BIG project you pulled off. You most likely had a timeline and a to-do list to keep you on time and on task. But you had something else, too.
You had people helping you. And most likely there were LOTS of behind-the-scenes type of people helping you with this project.
I think that behind-the-scenes people are the unsung heroes of our corporations, non-profits, schools, and even families. When was the last time you thanked one of these unsung heroes?
I am doing that today. I am sending a pretty card with words of appreciation.
I am writing at least 36 letters expressing my gratitude. And I want to pray for them on that day as well. Go here for the original post and list of recipients. I am writing about it here in hopes that it spurs someone on to write their own gratitude letters.
Your Turn . . .
- When was the last time to sent a thank you card to a behind-the-scenes type of person? How about sending one today?
- Have you ever received such a card? How did it make you feel?
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Sending Thanks to a Ministry Leader – Gratitude Project
For 4 weeks homeless folks in our area had a safe and warm place to sleep and a dinner meal. Photo by H Dominique Abed.
A lot of life comes with little recognition. Maybe we get too busy or just assume that that person who did a “good job” knows how we feel. However, they usually don’t and lots of times, burnout and bitterness can result especially in non-profit organizations.
So today I took the opportunity to say “Thanks” to a fellow ministry leader. This gal organized a revolving homeless shelter in our area. 4 churches were involved.
I didn’t have much to do with it, but I heard snippets of what occurred.
- The gospel was presented to 3 people (in a natural flow of conversation).
- It is possible that 4 homeless folks will get permanent housing.
- We had huge volunteer involvement from our church. They felt like they did something worthwhile (which they did) and are looking forward (already) to next year’s shelter.
These are only snippets of the GOOD that occurred.
I am grateful for my friend’s leadership and the fact that this program happened.
- Because of it lives were impacted (volunteers and homeless people).
- Because of it many people felt used by God (in a good way) and loved by Him as well.
I sent my friend and co-ministry leader a card with the above thanks.
I am writing at least 36 letters expressing my gratitude. And I want to pray for them on that day as well. Go here for the original post and list of recipients. I am writing about it here in hopes that it spurs someone on to write their own gratitude letters.
Your Turn . . . Is there someone in leadership that you can send a thank you note to? . . . Be specific in your words of praise.
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