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Fueling Faith with Gratitude

Have you ever done something for someone and they didn’t bother to say thank you? Or maybe it was you who didn’t say thanks. How does that feel? How does it impact your relationship?

Gratitude is powerful—not just because it acknowledges the gift but also because it strengthens the relationship between the giver and the receiver. When we say “thank you,” we show that we recognize the effort, care, or love behind the action.

In Luke 17:11-19, Jesus healed ten men from leprosy. All of them were physically cleansed, but only one returned to give thanks – “glorifying God with a loud voice.”

Imagine out of ten people miraculously healed of a disease that caused both physical suffering and social isolation, only one acknowledged the Person responsible. This isn’t the same as having a door opened for you. This is life-altering!

Jesus’ response was also life-altering. Jesus told him, “Your faith has made you well.” This man's act of gratitude not only completed his healing, but it set him apart. It brought more than physical healing—it brought him wholeness.

Gratitude combined with faith can lead to deeper blessings and a stronger relationship with God. Yes, all ten received physical healing. But one man’s gratitude connected him to Jesus, giving him a fuller experience of God’s healing power.

Gratitude does more than acknowledge the gift—it connects you to the Giver.

The story of the ten lepers shows us that while God pours out His blessings freely, our response matters. Gratitude takes what God has done and turns it into worship, and faith unlocks even greater blessings in our lives and hearts.

Let’s not stop at just receiving His mercy; let’s be the ones who come back, fall at His feet, and give Him the glory He deserves.

Your faith is fueled with gratitude.

Reflect on how God has worked in your life. What has He already done that you can thank Him for? Write down three things you’re grateful for today, and thank God for each one. Notice how gratitude opens your heart to even more healing and joy.

Today’s prayer…

Lord, thank You for Your blessings. Help me to be grateful and give You the glory You deserve, letting gratitude fuel my faith daily. Amen.

Tomorrow, we’ll see how faith brings more than physical healing; it also brings spiritual forgiveness and freedom.