To appreciate means to say thank you to someone for rendering you a favor or help.
It is an act which can be oftentimes forgotten or taken for granted.
The reason why some individuals fail to appreciate what God or someone else have done for them may be as a result of the following: Pride When a man fails to show appreciation, it may be as a result of pride.
Some individuals believe that whatever the have gotten in life is as a result of their hard work, strength, wisdom or knowledge.
They fail to realize that it is made possible by God.
Greediness Greed may be another reason for not showing appreciation.
If you were asking someone for five thousand dollars and you eventually got eight hundred dollars, can you still find a place in your heart to appreciate the individual who gave you the money? Some may grudgingly appreciate the favor, while some may not bother, because they feel the amount they eventually got is too small.
No matter how small the favor we get from God or from individuals is, let us learn to appreciate.
Forgetfulness Some individuals have very short memory.
The rarely remember the things God has done for them and prefer to remind him of what has not been done.
I once sent a close friend of mine $35 when she had some urgent needs to meet.
I waited for more than a week to hear a word about the little token I sent to her, but nothing was forthcoming, and I was forced to ask whether she received the money I sent her.
She replied in the affirmative and said she forgot all this while and later appreciated my kind gesture.
I was shocked with her attitude and it affected our relationship.
Benefits of appreciation

• When God uses other people to bless our life, we must never forget to appreciate them and show sincere gratitude.
  We must realize that when we sincerely show appreciation for the little we have been given, it will open doors of opportunities for more blessings to flow into our life
• Appreciating people for their good works and efforts will inspire them to do more.
  We must not wait for special occasions like Christmas, Easter, Fathers Day, New years Day or Mothers, before we appreciate those who are close to our heart.
  When we appreciate our parents for been there for us when we were growing up, they will lift us up in their personal prayers and we all know what such prayers can do.
  We need the blessings of our parents, but we must first appreciate them first
• Appreciating people who have done excellently in the office, church, community or family will instill in them a sense of fulfillment and accomplishment.
  They will not feel abandoned or neglected.
  The zeal to genuinely put in their best will be stirred up and relationships become strengthen
• When we appreciate the works and gifts of others, we will also be appreciated in return.
  It is natural for us to reap what we have sown.
  The only clause here is that we must not render assistance or favor to people and hope to get same in return.
  Whatever we do must be done because God have instructed us to give to others.
  When those we have assisted fail to show appreciation, it should not deter us from doing good to others.
  We would eventually reap the fruit of our labor in due time if we continue to show love to others