A Daily Devotion for Tuesday, May 5
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- May 5
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Luke 17:11-19
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.”
I say “thank-you” automatically and frequently. I am sure I say it to many people, many times each day. But do I say it often enough to God? God is the ultimate giver of all things! It takes practice to remember to give thanks to God. He is responsible for each and every thing which affects my life. He is responsible for the outcome of my prayers, answered now, being answered, being considered or set aside. Giving thanks to God brings me closer to him, when I am able to recognize his hand in my life.
Holy Lord, I am truly thankful that your hand is in all that happens - to me, near me, around me, and in the world. I am thankful for answered prayers, for my health, for my family, and your guidance in their lives. I am yours. Amen
Becky, transforming
Luke 17:11-19
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Luke 17:11-19 Stop and Give Thanks
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Today’s Reading Luke 17:11-19 give thanks instead of complaining
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And he fell on his face at Jesus' feet, giving him thanks. Now he was a Samaritan.
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Luke 17:11-19
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