Luke 17:11-19 NIV — Now on his way to Jerusalem, Jesus traveled along the border between Samaria and Galilee. As he was going into a village, ten men who had leprosy met him. They stood at a distance and called out in a loud voice, “Jesus, Master, have pity on us!” When he saw them, he said, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went, they were cleansed. One of them, when he saw he was healed, came back, praising God in a loud voice. He threw himself at Jesus’ feet and thanked him—and he was a Samaritan. Jesus asked, “Were not all ten cleansed? Where are the other nine? Has no one returned to give praise to God except this foreigner?” Then he said to him, “Rise and go; your faith has made you well.”

Let’s revisit the featured scripture from yesterday. God blesses us in so many ways every day. Not only do we have big things to be thankful for such as family, friends, jobs, health, etc. but we also have moment-to-moment blessings. We often overlook these blessings because we are so caught up in our busy schedules. However when we are not present and intentional about looking for blessings we zoom on through life without giving thanks to God just like the nine lepers.

Gratitude is the quality of being thankful; readiness to show appreciation for and to return kindness. The one leper showed his gratitude by coming back, throwing himself at Jesus’ feet and praising Jesus. Now ponder how you show gratitude to God? Are you readily showing appreciation and returning kindness in His name? Do you throw yourself at the feet of Jesus in gratitude for the healing you receive? Again I encourage you to take a few moments out of your busy schedule to write down five things you are thankful for each day. You could do this at the beginning of the day, during your lunch break, or in the evening to wrap up your day. Years ago I chose a small notebook to be my gratitude journal and wrote down my gratitudes at the end of the day as I would wind down. Over the years I have changed and now write my gratitudes each morning as I end my devotion time with God. The time of day you choose to write them down is not important. Write them down on a piece of paper or in the notes on your phone. However I must warn you! Creating the habit of this daily practice will change your perspective and your attitude. Before you know it people may accuse you of having an “attitude of gratitude.”

Let’s pray. Dear God, may my words, actions, and attitude reflect You through an attitude of gratitude. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

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