Thanksgiving with a heart of gratitude – Part 8 | The Guardian Nigeria Newspaper

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The story of the 10 lepers is a familiar one we all know. What differentiates the Samaritan leper from the other nine lepers Jesus healed was his heart and attitude. He had a heart of gratitude the others didn’t have, which was why he returned to the Lord to express thanksgiving. Our heart reveals who we are. Our heart reveals our character. The state of the heart is so important during Thanksgiving. The songwriter says, “I will enter his gates with thanksgiving in my heart…” And Psalm 51:17 says, “The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit, A broken and a contrite heart — These, O God, You will not despise” (Psalms 51:17 NKJV).

A heart of gratitude appreciates God’s mercies, no matter how small the blessings may be. A heart of gratitude is thankful to God. A heart of gratitude is always joyful. A heart of gratitude rejoices before God.  A heart of gratitude is humble in praise (Psalm 51:17).

A grateful heart gives heartfelt praise to God (Psalm 9:1;…



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