Daily Worship

Being Grateful

Albert Bogle March 21, 2014 0 0

Luke 17:11-19

It happened that as he made his way toward Jerusalem, he crossed over the border between Samaria and Galilee. As he entered a village, ten men, all lepers, met him. They kept their distance but raised their voices, calling out, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!” Taking a good look at them, he said, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.”They went, and while still on their way, became clean. One of them, when he realised that he was healed, turned around and came back, shouting his gratitude, glorifying God. He kneeled at Jesus’ feet, so grateful. He couldn’t thank him enough—and he was a Samaritan. Jesus said, “Were not ten healed? Where are the nine? Can none be found to come back and give glory to God except this outsider?” Then he said to him, “Get up. On your way. Your faith has healed and saved you.

Lord,
It’s not that I’m looking for a reward,
when I go the second mile,
when I pay for the coffee, yet again!
When I walk the dog without complaining.
When I put the bin out.
when I do the recycling.
When I go for the weekly shopping.
When I fill the tank with petrol.
When I empty the dishwasher .
When I answer the phone.
When I visit an elderly relative.
When I’m the only one volunteering.
It just that ...
I’d like someone to simply say, 
Thank you!

 

Albert Bogle, St Andrew's Church, Bo'ness