So often we forget where all our blessings and our very lives come from. It is God who has created us. He gives us everything that we have for our use and enjoyment while we are here on this earth. When we leave this world, we will leave it all behind us. We can use it to His glory and honor, or we can use it for the destruction of our souls.

Are we thankful to God, our Heavenly Father for that which we have received? On one occasion, Jesus entered into a village where there were ten lepers who cried out to him, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” Jesus told them to go and show themselves to the priests. This was in accordance with the Law of Moses for one whose disease was cured. As the lepers went, they were cleansed! But only one of them returned to give thanks to Him. Jesus asked, “Were there not ten cleansed? But where are the nine?” Read the complete  story in Luke 17:11-19.

Yes, God expects gratitude. There is no doubt that   thanksgiving and gratitude should be the most important part of our prayers, rather than a constant asking for more, so that we can consume it upon our own lusts, using it for our selfish pleasure (James 4:1-3). God answers the prayers of the righteous (James 5:16-18). We should be...”giving thanks always for all things with God and the Father in the name of Lord Jesus Christ” (Eph. 5:20).

Love you, David Fultz