I keep hearing people say, "We should give thanks this week." Frankly, I'm not sure what "give thanks" even means. So I looked it up...
give (verb): to make a present of
thanks (noun): kindly or grateful thoughts
[source: http://www.Merriam-Webster.com/]
Okay, I think I get it now (although I'm still not sure how I "make a present of grateful thoughts").
This idea seems a little weak and watered down. Granted, I've posted before about the power of kind words, and there is definite value in them. But words are easy, and actions are tough. I challenge you to show gratitude this week.
Showing gratitude causes us to leave our comfort zone and pushes us to do something out of the ordinary to show someone how thankful you are for them. Spiritually, maybe this means updating your prayer life. In your relationships, maybe this means an unexpected card to a loved one. In business, maybe this means calling a customer to thank them rather than to sell to them.
Adapt it for your situation, but show gratitude and don't settle for "making a present of grateful thoughts."