“So when He saw them, He said to them, ‘Go, show yourselves to the priests.’ And so it was that as they went, they were cleansed. And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, returned, and with a loud voice glorified God, and fell down on his face at His feet, giving Him thanks.”
Luke 17:14-16 (NKJV)

April 1 - Olive oil—considered an engaging gift from God to His people, was one of the most neglected oils until recently. In the past few years, doctors around the world have begun promoting the usage of one of Palestine’s main agricultural crops, grateful for the olive and its priceless oil, which serves a variety of purposes. One of the most neglected virtues in all of humanity is that of sincere gratitude. Throughout the ages, individuals have become increasingly ungrateful for their present condition—the people they have and the things they share together.

God is a good God; He is faithful to meet every one of our needs. Let us practice being thankful for what we have. The more we focus on appreciating what we have, the more we cultivate a true and sincere heart of gratitude. As we focus upon that which is good, joy rises within our hearts. God does not need our thanksgiving; but we are in need of being thankful to Him. God understands the unrivaled benefits thanksgiving achieves inside a person’s life.

In the passage above, Jesus showed mercy to ten lepers by healing them of leprosy. Only one returned to offer Jesus gratitude for what He did. That one man possessed the proper response mercy required. He was rewarded for his gratitude by being made completely whole, free from any scars or any trace of the limb-deforming disease called leprosy. Heaven continuously responds favorably to those who regularly
respond with heartfelt gratitude.

Daily Confession

Father, I thank You for all You do. I shout with joy; I worship You with gladness; I come before You with singing and joy.

Family Scripture Reading

Ecclesiastes 13

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Stronger Everyday - Confession CD

In the times we live in, the temptation for us is to become weaker in most areas of life. Pressure to compromise is coming from every direction. God’s Word encourages us to stand and be strong in the Lord and the power of His might. Philippians tells us to press toward God’s mark. The Proverbs 31 woman is energetic and strong. Now is not the time to grow weary in well-doing.

Our strength is from the Lord. As you listen to and confess these scriptures you will be empowered with strength and able to face the pressures that come your way.

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