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Ask yourself; “Am I truly thankful daily to the Lord for all He has done for me?” The Word of God Scripture calls us over and again to give thanks to the Lord: “Oh give thanks to the Lord for He is good; his steadfast love endures forever” (Psalm 107:1). The apostle Paul tells us, “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18). We are called to give thanks not just in the good circumstances, but in all circumstances. Jesus told the story of a day he came across 10 lepers (Luke 17:11-19). They cried to him for mercy, and Jesus sent them to priests. On the way, they realized they were healed. Their leprosy was gone. They were free. Only one of the men turned back to find Jesus, fell at his feet and gave thanks and praise. Jesus was grateful for his faith and his gratitude, but he also noted that the other nine had not returned to say thanks. Our God loves gratitude. A thankful heart and a voice lifted to God in thanks, gets His attention. Thankfulness is meant to be a lifestyle. Gratitude is an attitude and response of thankfulness to the kindness of God and others. When we realize every good thing we have in life is a result of God’s goodness and kindness, we should naturally become thankful. The lepers cried out for mercy. Mercy is not something deserved. It is God’s gracious gift. Thank God that he doesn’t give us what we deserve. He gives us mercy and grace instead. Gratitude comes when we understand how much God has given us and how much he has done for us, and how little we deserve it all. Thankfulness can rewire the brain. Gratitude can help us overcome fear and anxiety. Gratitude can release our heart into greater joy. So what are you thankful for? Have you ever done a gratitude challenge? Take time to start each day with 2 to 3 minutes of just giving thanks to God. Perhaps you can start a gratitude journal. Be intentional. Take time and be thankful. You will be thankful that you did. And that’s the Word. May we all take time to be thankful, daily.