“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 17:12-19)

     Jesus sets the Samaritan up as an example for us to follow.  It is so good for us to express gratitude towards God.  We have many circumstances which remind us of God’s goodness.  Instead of dwelling on the negative, we can concentrate on all of the Lord’s blessings.  You and I know that we have many!

Prayer: Dear Lord, thank you for all that you have done for me, and especially for the opportunity to have you as my Lord and Savior.  In Jesus’ name, Amen.