Hello friends,
I was once challenged to write down the things I was thankful for. Instead of praying for things, I prayed praises of thankfulness and gratitude to God. I fear sometimes I could be like so many examples in the Word about those who forgot what God has done in their lives.
“While traveling to Jerusalem, he passed between Samaria and Galilee. As he entered a village, ten men with leprosy met him. They stood at a distance and raised their voices, saying, ‘Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!’ When he saw them, he told them, ‘Go and show yourselves to the priests.’ And while they were going, they were cleansed.
But one of them, seeing that he was healed, returned and, with a loud voice, gave glory to God. He fell facedown at his feet, thanking him. And he was a Samaritan. Then Jesus said, ‘Were not ten cleansed? Where are the nine? Didn’t any return to give glory to God except this foreigner?’ 19 And he told him, ‘Get up and go on your way. Your faith has saved you’” (Luke 17:11-19 CSB).
This month, we have an opportunity to show God thankfulness for the things He has done in our lives. Let’s not be like the nine other lepers this month, and let’s have an attitude of gratitude!
Blessings,
Pastor Matt