Devotion:
Read Luke 17:11-19.
Not only is the spirit with which we give important; so is the spirit with which we receive. These 10 men responded in faith and as they did - they were healed. They had gone from hopelessness to wholeness - all because of the words Jesus’ spoke. Yet the one man - the Samaritan, returned to the giver of life to express a heart full of gratitude. Now, I’m sure the other nine men made the appropriate offerings and sacrifices at the Temple but they missed expanding their own heart with praise and gratitude. Before we become too judgemental, when was the last time you expressed gratitude to others, to God?
A good daily exercise is to alphabetize your blessings. Start with A and work your way down the alphabet, thanking God as you go. Gratitude flushes the soul from the burdens and grumpies of life. So have you said your ABC’s today?
Personal Worship Option:
A prayer for the day: Dear Father, I know you are bigger and greater than I could ever understand. Give me reminders to be grateful today. Don’t allow me to miss the small or big blessing around me. Fill my heart with gratitude.
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