Leadership Thought: 8 Words to Change Your Life and Those Around You.

Dear Friends,

It arrived in the mail, a beautiful handmade card of encouragement addressed to Jean from one of the members of our church.

It was not the first time my wife opened such a card, for card making for this member is a regular occurrence. She loves making personal cards of encouragement that always seem to come at just the right time and always bringing just the right message.

Thoughtfulness is a wonderful gift that always blesses and touches lives.

Mother Teresa writes, "Thoughtfulness is the beginning of great sanctity. If you learn this art of being thoughtful, you will become more and more Christlike, for his heart was meek, and he always thought of others. Our vocation, to be beautiful, must be full of thoughts for others.”

The gift of thoughtfulness doesn’t have to be big or costly. Jesus said, "Whoever, in the name of a disciple gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones, truly, I tell you, that person will certainly not lose His reward ( Matthew 10: 42).

In the Book of Hebrews, we are told that the "Lord is not forgetful to reward our works of righteousness" (Heb.6:10).

The key to thoughtfulness is intentionality. A thoughtful person is always on the hunt to lift someone up, to add value to their life, and to bless and encourage them.

So today why not spend some time thinking about how you could bless another with your thoughtfulness. Perhaps a phone call reminding someone that they are loved, and not forgotten, or delivering an unexpected meal to one you know who may be too tired to cook, or becoming the babysitter, who shows up, so that a husband and wife can have a much-needed night out. 

If you are intentional about being thoughtful, God will reveal the perfect gift to offer.

Just 8 words could make a difference in your life and in the life of someone else: "Forget yourself and think of those around you.”

Yours in faith and friendship,

Tom 

P.S. "Thoughtful people don't just help when they are asked to. They will try their hardest to do something nice for someone who might not be expecting it." "17 Characteristics of a Thoughtful Person," taken from the internet.