I know I have written about this before but the lack of manners is something that irks me to no end.

People shoving you aside to get to the front of the queue, service people ignoring the child in the queue, shoppers leaving their trolley in the middle of the aisle, who then glare at you when you move it aside to pass.......the list goes on.

But the one thing that irritates me to no end is when I make time and effort to provide information to those who ask and recieve not even an acknowledgement that my information was received! How can someone who drafts a long message to me not have the courtesy to write 2 words, "Thank You" back to me?!

Do they think I am very free? Or perhaps they think they are doing me a favour by providing me mental stimulation when I write a response?

Why is a simple and short "thank you" email or sms so hard to come by these days? Are people really that busy? Or are they plain self-absorbed?

And so, as I was fuming over a series of non acknowledgement/response to emails I have written the past week, emails that I took time to write, to people I don't even know, a small voice pipes up, "Think of Jesus!" And a light bulb goes on!

Yes, think of Jesus! He died on the cross for the sins of all man.

Sure there are those who say "thank you Lord" everyday and remain in awe and amazement at the great act of sacrifice He did for them. But there are lots more who don't care about it, those who outrightly laugh at the act and then there are Christains who look upon the cross with embarrassment and say - well......there are many ways to get to heaven, Jesus is but one of the many ways!

How it must hurt Him tremendously!

Ah! As I was myself on a road of self-absorption, I thank the Holy Spirit for reminding me that whatever hurt I may have experienced from the lack of gratitude from those I have taken time to help, it is nothing compared to what Jesus endured and is still enduring as Man turns away from the one and only way into the Kingdom!

Jesus answered, "I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. John 14:6

I also want to take this opportunity to thank those of you who faithfully read my blog. Yes, thank you for reading and for commenting! Thank you for letting me know that sometimes, I have helped you somehow. It is much appreciated.

Now just remember, the next time you ask someone (not just me!) for help and advice, say THANK YOU when you have received it! Whether or not the advice was correct!

And yes, do remember to daily thank God for the gift of eternal life that He so graciously gave to us!

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Posted by Delci

Thank you Serene for taking time to share your journey via blog.

Thank you for remembering me when you are decluttering.

Thank you for being one of the first few who as inspired me to homeschool my children ;)

And my sincere apology if I have ever forgot to say thank you.

Posted by Karen

Forgive me if I've been remiss.

Thanks for opening your home, for sharing your struggles and your triumphs homeschooling.

Thank you :)