Luke 17:11-19 says,
On the way to Jerusalem he was passing along between Samaria and Galilee. 12 And as he entered a village, he was met by ten lepers,[a] who stood at a distance 13 and lifted up their voices, saying, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us.” 14 When he saw them he said to them, “Go and show yourselves to the priests.” And as they went they were cleansed.15 Then one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, praising God with a loud voice; 16 and he fell on his face at Jesus' feet, giving him thanks. Now he was a Samaritan. 17 Then Jesus answered, “Were not ten cleansed? Where are the nine? 18 Was no one found to return and give praise to God except this foreigner?” 19 And he said to him, “Rise and go your way; your faith has made you well.” (ESV)
Only ONE man turned back and gave thanks and praise to God. Are YOU that one? Do you praise Him for all the good and wonderful things He does for you? Or are you like the other 9 that get healed (or get a job promotion, a new car, a child who is successful in school, etc) and then just carry on without remembering WHO answered your prayer?
It's time to be like the one who rose above the norm and gave thanks and praise where it was due.
Thanksgiving is a time of year when people are reminded to give thanks. How about we try living that way EVERYDAY instead of just one day a year? You'll find with thanksgiving comes true joy, and with joy comes peace. It's that part of the story where Jesus says, "Rise and go your way; your faith has made you well."
It's time to rise up, give thanks, and live in the splendor of His love everyday!
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