Appreciation can be simply defined as the recognition or admiration of something. It is expressing gratitude towards a kind gesture from someone. It can also be seen as a Spiritual action with guaranteed profit. On the other hand, a junction is a place where two or more things are connected. It is a place of transition or change of direction.
Now connecting both terms, I'll say that appreciation is the junction that connects where you are coming from to where you are going to. It connects what is in your hands to what is in God's Hands. It connects the situation to a solution. It connects the Possibilities of God to the impossibilities of man and finally, it connects the extremities of man to the opportunities of God.
When you show gratitude to a person, that person will be happy and willing to do more. That's the same when we show gratitude to God for things he does for you; it just encourages and motivates Him to do bigger and better things. That's why we should adopt the attitude of gratitude in our day-to-day activities, no matter how little what we receive is, and in every situation. The reason that whatever we go through in life is not worse than it is, is because God didn't allow it to be so let's always be grateful.
WHAT TO APPRECIATE GOD FOR
The possession of Spiritual assets.
The privilege of relationship with Him.
The gift of His Son, Jesus.
The great and Glorious destiny ahead of you.
The gift of life and divine health.
His mercies which are new every morning.
His grace which is forever sufficient and His favour.
Always possess the attitude of gratitude for it helps a lot. A single "thank you" can change a lot of things for the best.
Good article