GRATITUDE
Jesus asked, ‘Were not all ten cleansed? Where are the other nine? Was no-one found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?’ Then he said to him, ‘Rise and go; your faith has made you well.’ Luke 17:17-19
Gratitude is a feeling of thankfulness and an expression of appreciation for a favor or goodness done to you. It is the way to ascend to greater heights in life. God expects us to be grateful for all the blessings He’s given unto us. Unfortunately, some people don’t even value what they have much more give thanks for them.
Jesus healed ten men suffering from leprosy and later, one of them came back to express his appreciation for the act of favor. By this simple act of gratitude, doors for greater blessing were opened unto him. The Lord established the man’s deliverance; “rise up and go for your faith has made you well” (Luke 17:19). The simple act of saying ‘thank you’ gave him something extra than what the other nine received.
Gratitude is a way of receiving a little more than what everybody receives. Change your prayer from asking God for things to thanking Him for what He has given unto you. Gratitude is a way of expressing faith in God. Anytime you feel like complaining about anything in your life, choose to thank God. Thank Him when everything is well with you, thank Him when everything is against you and thank Him when you have nothing to say.
Prayer
I bless you Lord that you are always doing new things and leading me in victory all day long. I now understand how gratefulness can establish my blessings. May my heart and my mouth always burst forth in gratitude for all you have done in Jesus’ name. Amen.
Reference: Matthew 9:22; Mark 10:52; Luke 17:11-19
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