Do you say ,"Thanks?"

“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.””   Luke‬ ‭17:11-19‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Life is just so busy. Run here. Pick up kids here and deliver them there. Deadlines. Phone calls. Texts. Groceries and dry cleaners. The list goes on and on and yet, Jesus is constantly offering us his grace. He's showering us with his love. God, as our loving Father, is continually providing a new day, forgiveness of sin, blooming flowers, and healed hearts. Do you take time to see His majesty and be thankful?

Who do you identify with in today's lesson? The 9 who went on about business after seeing God's great work, or like the lonely 1, do you stop and say thanks for the blessings that God so generously lavishes on you? Do you remember to say, "Thanks?"

Dear Heavenly Fathet,
Forgive our selfishness when we take your gifts without gratitude. Show us how to slow down and see you. Open our eyes to the works you are doing in and around us. we offer you our thanks and praise, Lord, for all you are and all you've done. Amen