
Daily Devotion: Ephesians 2:8-9

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These also are the generations of Aaron and Moses in the day that the LORD spake with Moses in mount Sinai.
2 And these are the names of the sons of Aaron; Nadab the firstborn, and Abihu, Eleazar, and Ithamar.
3 These are the names of the sons of Aaron, the priests which were anointed, whom he consecrated to minister in the priest’s office.
4 And Nadab and Abihu died before the LORD, when they offered strange fire before the LORD, in the wilderness of Sinai, and they had no children: and Eleazar and Ithamar ministered in the priest’s office in the sight of Aaron their father.
5 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,
6 Bring the tribe of Levi near, and present them before Aaron the priest, that they may minister unto him.
7 And they shall keep his charge, and the charge of the whole congregation before the tabernacle of the congregation, to do the service of the tabernacle.
8 And they shall keep all the instruments of the tabernacle of the congregation, and the charge of the children of Israel, to do the service of the tabernacle.
9 And thou shalt give the Levites unto Aaron and to his sons: they are wholly given unto him out of the children of Israel.
10 And thou shalt appoint Aaron and his sons, and they shall wait on their priest’s office: and the stranger that cometh nigh shall be put to death.
11 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,
12 And I, behold, I have taken the Levites from among the children of Israel instead of all the firstborn that openeth the matrix among the children of Israel: therefore the Levites shall be mine;
13 Because all the firstborn are mine; for on the day that I smote all the firstborn in the land of Egypt I hallowed unto me all the firstborn in Israel, both man and beast: mine shall they be: I am the LORD.
14 And the LORD spake unto Moses in the wilderness of Sinai, saying,
15 Number the children of Levi after the house of their fathers, by their families: every male from a month old and upward shalt thou number them.
16 And Moses numbered them according to the word of the LORD, as he was commanded.
17 And these were the sons of Levi by their names; Gershon, and Kohath, and Merari.
18 And these are the names of the sons of Gershon by their families; Libni, and Shimei.
19 And the sons of Kohath by their families; Amram, and Izehar, Hebron, and Uzziel.
20 And the sons of Merari by their families; Mahli, and Mushi. These are the families of the Levites according to the house of their fathers.
21 Of Gershon was the family of the Libnites, and the family of the Shimites: these are the families of the Gershonites.
22 Those that were numbered of them, according to the number of all the males, from a month old and upward, even those that were numbered of them were seven thousand and five hundred.
23 The families of the Gershonites shall pitch behind the tabernacle westward.
24 And the chief of the house of the father of the Gershonites shall be Eliasaph the son of Lael.
25 And the charge of the sons of Gershon in the tabernacle of the congregation shall be the tabernacle, and the tent, the covering thereof, and the hanging for the door of the tabernacle of the congregation,
26 And the hangings of the court, and the curtain for the door of the court, which is by the tabernacle, and by the altar round about, and the cords of it for all the service thereof.
27 And of Kohath was the family of the Amramites, and the family of the Izeharites, and the family of the Hebronites, and the family of the Uzzielites: these are the families of the Kohathites.
28 In the number of all the males, from a month old and upward, were eight thousand and six hundred, keeping the charge of the sanctuary.
29 The families of the sons of Kohath shall pitch on the side of the tabernacle southward.
30 And the chief of the house of the father of the families of the Kohathites shall be Elizaphan the son of Uzziel.
31 And their charge shall be the ark, and the table, and the candlestick, and the altars, and the vessels of the sanctuary wherewith they minister, and the hanging, and all the service thereof.
32 And Eleazar the son of Aaron the priest shall be chief over the chief of the Levites, and have the oversight of them that keep the charge of the sanctuary.
33 Of Merari was the family of the Mahlites, and the family of the Mushites: these are the families of Merari.
34 And those that were numbered of them, according to the number of all the males, from a month old and upward, were six thousand and two hundred.
35 And the chief of the house of the father of the families of Merari was Zuriel the son of Abihail: these shall pitch on the side of the tabernacle northward.
36 And under the custody and charge of the sons of Merari shall be the boards of the tabernacle, and the bars thereof, and the pillars thereof, and the sockets thereof, and all the vessels thereof, and all that serveth thereto,
37 And the pillars of the court round about, and their sockets, and their pins, and their cords.
38 But those that encamp before the tabernacle toward the east, even before the tabernacle of the congregation eastward, shall be Moses, and Aaron and his sons, keeping the charge of the sanctuary for the charge of the children of Israel; and the stranger that cometh nigh shall be put to death.
39 All that were numbered of the Levites, which Moses and Aaron numbered at the commandment of the LORD, throughout their families, all the males from a month old and upward, were twenty and two thousand.
40 And the LORD said unto Moses, Number all the firstborn of the males of the children of Israel from a month old and upward, and take the number of their names.
41 And thou shalt take the Levites for me (I am the LORD) instead of all the firstborn among the children of Israel; and the cattle of the Levites instead of all the firstlings among the cattle of the children of Israel.
42 And Moses numbered, as the LORD commanded him, all the firstborn among the children of Israel.
43 And all the firstborn males by the number of names, from a month old and upward, of those that were numbered of them, were twenty and two thousand two hundred and threescore and thirteen.
44 And the LORD spake unto Moses, saying,
45 Take the Levites instead of all the firstborn among the children of Israel, and the cattle of the Levites instead of their cattle; and the Levites shall be mine: I am the LORD.
46 And for those that are to be redeemed of the two hundred and threescore and thirteen of the firstborn of the children of Israel, which are more than the Levites;
47 Thou shalt even take five shekels apiece by the poll, after the shekel of the sanctuary shalt thou take them: (the shekel is twenty gerahs:)
48 And thou shalt give the money, wherewith the odd number of them is to be redeemed, unto Aaron and to his sons.
49 And Moses took the redemption money of them that were over and above them that were redeemed by the Levites:
50 Of the firstborn of the children of Israel took he the money; a thousand three hundred and threescore and five shekels, after the shekel of the sanctuary:
51 And Moses gave the money of them that were redeemed unto Aaron and to his sons, according to the word of the LORD, as the LORD commanded Moses.
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And the LORD spake unto Moses and unto Aaron, saying,
2 Every man of the children of Israel shall pitch by his own standard, with the ensign of their father’s house: far off about the tabernacle of the congregation shall they pitch.
3 And on the east side toward the rising of the sun shall they of the standard of the camp of Judah pitch throughout their armies: and Nahshon the son of Amminadab shall be captain of the children of Judah.
4 And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were threescore and fourteen thousand and six hundred.
5 And those that do pitch next unto him shall be the tribe of Issachar: and Nethaneel the son of Zuar shall be captain of the children of Issachar.
6 And his host, and those that were numbered thereof, were fifty and four thousand and four hundred.
7 Then the tribe of Zebulun: and Eliab the son of Helon shall be captain of the children of Zebulun.
8 And his host, and those that were numbered thereof, were fifty and seven thousand and four hundred.
9 All that were numbered in the camp of Judah were an hundred thousand and fourscore thousand and six thousand and four hundred, throughout their armies. These shall first set forth.
10 On the south side shall be the standard of the camp of Reuben according to their armies: and the captain of the children of Reuben shall be Elizur the son of Shedeur.
11 And his host, and those that were numbered thereof, were forty and six thousand and five hundred.
12 And those which pitch by him shall be the tribe of Simeon: and the captain of the children of Simeon shall be Shelumiel the son of Zurishaddai.
13 And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were fifty and nine thousand and three hundred.
14 Then the tribe of Gad: and the captain of the sons of Gad shall be Eliasaph the son of Reuel.
15 And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were forty and five thousand and six hundred and fifty.
16 All that were numbered in the camp of Reuben were an hundred thousand and fifty and one thousand and four hundred and fifty, throughout their armies. And they shall set forth in the second rank.
17 Then the tabernacle of the congregation shall set forward with the camp of the Levites in the midst of the camp: as they encamp, so shall they set forward, every man in his place by their standards.
18 On the west side shall be the standard of the camp of Ephraim according to their armies: and the captain of the sons of Ephraim shall be Elishama the son of Ammihud.
19 And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were forty thousand and five hundred.
20 And by him shall be the tribe of Manasseh: and the captain of the children of Manasseh shall be Gamaliel the son of Pedahzur.
21 And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were thirty and two thousand and two hundred.
22 Then the tribe of Benjamin: and the captain of the sons of Benjamin shall be Abidan the son of Gideoni.
23 And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were thirty and five thousand and four hundred.
24 All that were numbered of the camp of Ephraim were an hundred thousand and eight thousand and an hundred, throughout their armies. And they shall go forward in the third rank.
25 The standard of the camp of Dan shall be on the north side by their armies: and the captain of the children of Dan shall be Ahiezer the son of Ammishaddai.
26 And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were threescore and two thousand and seven hundred.
27 And those that encamp by him shall be the tribe of Asher: and the captain of the children of Asher shall be Pagiel the son of Ocran.
28 And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were forty and one thousand and five hundred.
29 Then the tribe of Naphtali: and the captain of the children of Naphtali shall be Ahira the son of Enan.
30 And his host, and those that were numbered of them, were fifty and three thousand and four hundred.
31 All they that were numbered in the camp of Dan were an hundred thousand and fifty and seven thousand and six hundred. They shall go hindmost with their standards.
32 These are those which were numbered of the children of Israel by the house of their fathers: all those that were numbered of the camps throughout their hosts were six hundred thousand and three thousand and five hundred and fifty.
33 But the Levites were not numbered among the children of Israel; as the LORD commanded Moses.
34 And the children of Israel did according to all that the LORD commanded Moses: so they pitched by their standards, and so they set forward, every one after their families, according to the house of their fathers.
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Why is it important to tell others that we appreciate them?

Gratitude is wonderful. As we keep practicing it, we notice the changes that it brings to our lives, and how it makes us happier with time. But, this is largely limited to us.
By saying, “I appreciate you” to the people in our lives, we open doors of gratitude in our and their life. It’s a win-win!
The best way to spread gratitude around is to be vocal about it and express it as much as you can to the people in your life. So, let’s learn more about this, its meaning, how to say it, and the people to whom we can say, “I appreciate you” 🙂
The meaning of “I appreciate you” is to let someone know that because of them something valuable happened in our lives.
It is to acknowledge the effort that they’ve made for us and to appreciate them for it, to know that it’s not taken for granted.
Gratitude for others is an important part of the whole gratitude practice that maximizes the quality of our life and the joy of living it.
We are all so indebted to the people around us, and it’s our duty to tell them that we appreciate them for it.
Think about how many people have supported us, and brought us where we are. In every moment, we are supported by people. All those things around us, all the wisdom that we have, it is because of other people and nature.
There is colossal gratitude that we can feel for them. This realization hurls an ocean of humility in us, which in turn makes it easier and more natural to feel grateful.
Take a moment and look around, all that you see is the work of other people. Whatever we own was made and brought to us by people.
No business can succeed if there are no customers. We all live in a society and we are all connected through gratitude.
So, if you want to tell someone that you’re grateful for them, go ahead. It is beautiful to do so.
Don’t worry about what they will think or how they’ll respond, this feeling is yours and as soon as you express it, your job is done. And, you know, more often than not, this will lead to something to be cherished.
Alright then! Let’s now look at some examples of how we can express appreciation to people in our lives.

Sometimes we’re at a loss of how exactly to tell someone that we appreciate them. There are many indirect ways to do so, but words are the most impactful medium of your gratitude most times.
Think about why you are grateful for someone, what have they done for you in your life, and how that makes you feel.
There’s no need to worry about choosing the perfect words or being shy about your feelings. This is a wonderful gesture. And, since they did something nice for you, it’s only fair to do the same for them, isn’t it?
Here are some examples of how you can say “I appreciate you” to someone. You will see that some examples are detailed and some are not. It depends on the situation and how you would want to express your feelings.
Here is a list of 15 people that you can appreciate for the ways that they help you. This is only scraping the surface of how many people we can be thankful for, but let’s start here:
So, there you are! I hope you enjoyed reading this. To share your gratitude with others, writing gratitude letters is a great way to go about it. I encourage you to give it a shot! It’ll really make the other person feel special 🍀
Go on then, sprinkle the sparkle of gratitude on the people in your life, and make their day shine brighter with your words.
How to think and what to say as we express gratitude.

“At times, our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.” – Albert Schweitzer
This is going to be a fun post for me to write. As I’ve worked on The Attitude of Gratitude Course, how to say thank you meaningfully falls right up my alley.
In this post, I want to share a few tips on how to think before and as you express gratitude so that the feelings are genuine, eloquent, and make the person feel special.
But, more importantly, I will be sharing the verbiage that you can use to get inspired from or use directly.
Expressing gratitude is a big part of the whole gratitude process. All of us interact with each other and support one another in that way. And, it’s an important aspect of building healthy relationships in all areas of life. When we appreciate people, they feel valued and happier.
You know, there are so many people that we can be grateful for as we open our eyes to how everything we have is possible because of the effort of so many people into creating it.
So, before we even say the words to express gratitude, let’s understand how we should feel about it.
The one common roadblock that I see and sometimes experience here is the fear of judgment or lack of sufficient response from the other person. Listen, it’s totally valid.
We’re here showing humility and the softness of our hearts so it’s natural to feel protective of ourselves. But, this shouldn’t stop us from doing a wonderful thing.
What we must realize is that this grateful feeling is ours and the other person has been kind to us. So we deserve to express how we feel, and they deserve to be appreciated for it.
Not expressing gratitude because of their uncertain response is not right. Let’s open up doors for more cherishable moments for ourselves and others.
Another tip is not about how to express really, but how to realize that there are so many that we can be thankful for. It’s a technique called Gratitude Trail. This technique is a part of The Attitude of Gratitude Course.
Here, we pause and reflect on how even the little, obvious things in our lives have been blessings created by people we don’t even know.
For example, your mobile phone. It was ideated, designed, manufactured, packed, transported, and sold by so many different people! Even the apps on your phone have been the result of many other groups of people. And, we never think about them.
Similarly, the food that we eat is the cumulative effort of so many. Where would we be without the collective effort, time, and energy of people around the world? We have a lot of people to be grateful for, it’s a beautiful truth.
Now, here are the various examples of how you can go about expressing your gratitude. These come from the Thank You Cards I write in the Gratitude app. Thousands of people send these cards to their loved ones from our app every day. Here we go:
“Thank you! For trying to make things easier for me. You help me out as much as you can and assure me that you’re always there. It really means a lot.”

“Thank you! For being a beacon of light in my times of confusion and sorrow. You are a gift to my life and this world.”
“Thank you! For standing up for me and being someone I can rely upon. I really trust you and it means the world to me that you’re always there to support me.”
“Thank you! For reminding me of what is important and what I truly deserve. I know I can count on you and it really helps me.”
“Thank you! For always being there, always. I don’t have much to give you except infinite love and gratitude. Thank you…”

“Thank you! For always having the patience to listen to me, even when I might be repeating many of the same worries. You give me space to be myself.”
“Thank you! For having the big heart to listen to my experiences and lessons. I told you things I never told anyone. I’m so grateful that I can trust you.”
“Thank you! For so many golden, evergreen memories. Really, becoming your friend is one of the best things that happened to me. I love you!”
“Thank you! For understanding me and also giving me the advice that I need. I’ve always found your words helpful in times of need.”

“Thank you! For being my movies and TV-series partner. I love planning binge runs with you. It’s one of my most favorite things to do!”
“Thank you! For being my most consistent friend. Maybe I can’t be sure of everything, but I know that we will always be friends.”
“Thank you! For having an open mind and never rejecting opinions. One grows with you. I learn how to become a wiser person with you.”
“Thank you! For being the light of my days. I become quite stressed and worried but when I’m with you, I take a sigh of relief and comfort.”

“Thank you! You make sure that you’re there for me. You give so much energy and time. I am so grateful for everything that you’ve done for me.”
“Thank you! For seeing the potential that you do in me. I feel so encouraged and confident because you believe in me.”
“Thank you! For being a great figure to look up to. I feel secure under your guidance. And I know that with you, I will always be safe. I value you the most.”
“Thank you! For understanding me and forgiving me on many accounts. I am doing better because of how kind and generous you are.”
“Thank you! For providing me with boundless love, care, and support. I know I can always rely on you. It’s a priceless gift.”

“Thank you! For remembering everything! You remind me of important things and I never fall off track. Your memory is incredible.”
“Thank you! For taking me out on drives. I am so fond of singing in the car with you and waving my hand out the window. It’s beautiful…”
And, that’s it! I hope you found this post helpful and learned how to say thank you meaningfully. Expressing gratitude is like a flowing river that makes the soil of humility fertile for more and more flowers of joy. I hope you always have people thank and appreciate. Take care 🙂
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Find the right words to say thanks!

Birthdays are so special. It’s a day especially to celebrate you and your life. I always have this tingly feeling in my chest on my birthday and a slight shyness too as I know (and expect) the attention on me.
It’s so lovely to receive calls and messages from the people who love and care for you. But amidst all this celebration and frenzy, it can be a bit difficult to find time to reply to everyone wholeheartedly.
So, to help you get back to the wonderful people in your life with messages that they deserve, here are 60+ thank you for the birthday wishes messages:
To your favorite woman in the world!

Mother’s Day! What a special occasion for the most sacred relationship we experience in our lives. One day is surely not enough to celebrate the power and boundless devotion of mothers, but at least it’s something! And we must make the best of it!
I do want to mention that yes, not everyone is blessed with a mother who loves and cares for them wholeheartedly. Some people have troubled relationships with their mothers, some never meet their biological mothers, some lost their mothers, and some mothers just don’t inspire a lot of appreciation. In some shape or form, we do desire and look for a motherly figure in our lives still. Maybe an aunt, a teacher, a relative, a nurse, the father, a sister, or anyone who is quite powerfully kind and caring towards us.
The lucky ones like me have got to be grateful for this irreplaceable and insurmountable gift that having a loving mother is. Do whatever you can for her. Think about her needs and what you can do to make her life easier. Mothers do so much for us and ask of nothing in return, but we must open up our eyes and love her so she feel loved and cared for. Do what you know she will appreciate. Don’t take the shortcut. In fact, these messages are here to inspire you and start the message you should write particularly for her. She deserves this and so much more!
Today, celebrate Mother’s Day for the person who, with their tender love, support, dedication, unending care, and guidance, made a lasting impression on your heart and your life. For your mother and/or your mother figure(s). Happy Mother’s Day!
Let’s appreciate and cherish the Dads of the world.

Fathers are special. They are irreplaceable. They are infinite. They are the first and strongest source of security and comfort that we have in our lives. Good fathers are such a fundamental part of a child’s happiness and faith in life.
Fathers are funny, they are fun, they are wise, they are cute, they are reliable, they are role models. I love my father to death and I feel fortunate to have such wonderful parents, both Mum and Papa. My Papa is super funny and really adores me. It’s something that I should be grateful for more often and so this post.
I hope Father’s Day can have as much importance as Mother’s Day and our fathers can feel as cherished and loved as they deserve. Here’s to all the wonderful fathers, on earth and in heaven, you made life beautiful. These Father’s Day wishes are perfect to light up a smile on your old man’s face and let him know how much he matters to you: