Joshua 11-12, Luke 17:11-37, Psalms 84:1-12, Proverbs 13:5-6
What God said to me – You are living in a time where a sense of entitlement is the norm, and few people take time to express their gratitude or thankfulness for anything. Children tear through their birthday or Christmas gifts without any acknowledgement to the giver. You send a baby or wedding shower gift, and you are left to wonder if they ever received it because you hear nothing in return. When My Son, in His mercy healed ten lepers, only one returned to express gratitude. What about you? Do you take for granted the things people do for you as something to be “expected” because you are their parent or child or friend? My Apostle Paul was constantly giving thanks for people he encountered in his ministry – not just for the things they did for him, but because their faithfulness was an answer to his prayer and brought glory to Me. All that you are and have is because of My grace and mercy upon you. Come into My presence with thanksgiving and into My courts with praise. Do you want to closer to Me – express your gratitude. Do you want to minister and deepen your relationship with others – express your gratitude. Look around you and find opportunities to express gratitude and thankfulness.