* All throughout Paul’s letters he talks about how thankful he is for the people he’s writing to.

* This is such a powerful principle for relationships.

* Imagine talking like this to your spouse and kids every day.

* Gratitude closes the loop of love and brings relational connection.

* When someone does something nice for you a circle has been started.

* The circle is completed when you thank them for what they did.

* Even better is thanking someone for who they are.

* If you don’t express gratitude then the circle of love isn’t closed and disconnection is the result.

* The person receives your lack of expressing gratitude as ingratitude which ultimately leads to a feeling of rejection.

* Relationships are built on thankfulness.