07/07/2010: "Let the Card do the Talking"

by Brande Bradford

Sometimes we tend to get so wrapped up in life that we forget about those who serve us. It is easy Thank You Card to take advantage of people because after all what they do is their job. The Local Out Team wanted to show others the power of a simple gesture. It is the simple gestures that often have the biggest impact.

We had 5,000 business cards printed up with a simple “thank you” message on the front, and a peppermint attached to the back. The idea was that people would take 5 or so cards and randomly hand them out to those they met during the week. Some people took them to work and handed them out to co-workers. Many were left with tips at restaurants. The list goes on and on.

The concept was to really share the love of Jesus through his disciples. If you’re a Christian, it is your duty to share the love of Jesus and what better way to do it than to thank someone for a job well done, when normally it would go unnoticed. For most people handing out those cards was just a gesture. To God it was a job well done.

In our day to day lives, we should be sharing the word of God in all that we do. I realize that at times it can be difficult. We are all human and life is life. Let me ask you this…On one of those difficult days wouldn’t it make your day better to have someone appreciate you? Of course it would. John 12:26 says, “Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honor the one who serves me.”

God speaks through us. If you’re not sure what to say, its ok. A smile, a “thank you”, a hand shake, any small gesture is God speaking big words. Make it a goal to thank and appreciate someone daily. Who will the first one you appreciate today?