Let’s Express Thanks for Good Works
Let’s express thanks for good works. A few days ago, I admitted it’s easier for me to be thankful for people who fulfill the responsibilities they have than it is to be thankful for the things I’m supposed to be doing. So, let’s turn it around today, and list a few jobs we’re glad other people get to do. When we’ve compiled our lists, let’s watch out for chances to express our appreciation.

I’ll start.

I’m thankful for: the maintenance men at my apartment complex who come to change batteries in the beeping smoke detectors that are installed on the ceilings I’ll never reach.
I’m thankful for bus drivers, who get me places I need to go even if I arrive 45 minutes early. They usually arrive in a timely manner to take me home again, too.
I’m thankful for the people who keep grocery store shelves stocked so full of so many items.
I’m thankful for road maintenance crews. Yeah, those guys. I know I’ll never have the patience or strength to work standing out in the blistering sun while breathing asphalt fumes and enduring passing drivers’ rude gestures.

I’m thankful for people who cut down storm-damaged trees.
This is an extremely short example list, so please, chime in in the comments with even more deserving examples you’ve noticed. Why bother? Some of these people could feel stuck doing tasks that provide necessities, but don’t match what the worker believes he or she is called to do.

As believers one of our good works to do is encouragement.

Don’t you do better work, and feel more satisfaction in it when someone appreciates you? I know I do. The next time I see asphalt guys at work, I’m going to roll down the window and say Thank You.
Let’s express thanks for good works.

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If you’ve ever been curious about Heidi’s fiction, there are links to short stories and an anthology on this page.