A church kneeler's motto -- "Think, Thank" -- reminds us tha

QuoteSaying / Proverb★★★★

In St. Mary’s Church at Cambridge, England, there is a hassock with these words embroidered on it: “Think —Thank.” If we stopped to think more, we would stop to thank more.

— Thank.” If we stopped to think more

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The point

A church kneeler's motto -- "Think, Thank" -- reminds us that more reflection leads to more gratitude.

Scripture

1 Thessalonians 5:18

Audience

AdultsYouthSmall Group

Occasions

Thanksgiving · General

Tone

Reflective · Encouraging

To tell aloud

under a minute · 6 words

Subjects

Thankfulness Thinking Gratitude Reflection

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