Introduction: Someone has said it is better to say, “THANKS” and not mean it, than to mean it, and not say it! Do you feel that sometimes saying “Thanks” is just not enough? How can we as the Church show appreciation to each other besides just saying, “thank you”?

1. By Praying for each Other with “INTERCESSION”! (2 Thess 3:1)

“1Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you.”

Personal Application: What a privilege it is to “pray” for each other! So far today, I’ve had the privilege of praying with 6 different people who have called asking for prayer. Who have you prayed “for” (with) today?

2. By Reminding each Other of our Lord’s “PROTECTION”! (2 Thess 3:3)

“But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil.”

3. By having confidence in each Other with “COOPERATION”! (2 Thess 3:4)

“And we have confidence in the Lord touching you, that ye both do and will do the things which we command you.”

4. By anticipating with each Other the Coming of our Lord with “EXPECTATION”! (2 Thess 3:5)

“And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the patient waiting for Christ.”

Conclusion: Are you praying for your brothers and sisters with INTERCESSION, and reminding them of God’s PROTECTION, serving together with COOPERATION, while watching and waiting for Jesus to return with EXPECTATION? That is the “BEST WAY to SAY……THANKS”!