Gratitude

The other nine, where are they? It seems that no one has come back to give praise to God, except this foreigner.’ And he said to the man, ‘Stand up and go on your way. Your faith has saved you.’
Lk.17:17-19

Only one of the ten lepers healed by Jesus returns to acknowledge the source of his healing. This required faith, a faith that gave him what the other nine did not receive. Salvation.

Time and again the Gospels record Jesus responding to faith, or lack of it. Faith is the key to miracles and, as shown in today's Gospel, salvation. 

My faith waxes and wanes. One day I'll pray for world peace, the next day I'll shrink from praying for a car park. The grateful leaper shows that gratitude demonstrates faith. 

Today I can be intentional in my gratitude. 

Lord Jesus, you are the source of my joy, hope and peace. Thank you Lord for all you have done, are doing, and are going to do in my life. I place my trust in you.