| An Attitude of Gratitute by John Weir. Today we focus on gratitude. What was wrong with those ungrateful nine in today's gospel? What could have stopped them from expressing appreciation for the miracle of gtood health?
1.Procrastination: "I'll do it tomorrow."
2. Assumption: "He Knows I'm thankful. I don't have to tell him."
3. Insensitivity:
"No big deal for him! He just said a few words."
4. Entitlement: "It's about time! I deserved to be healthy in the first place."
5. Selfishness: "I'm getting a nbew life. I don't have time."
6. Thoughtlessness: "What for? What difference willa "thank you" make?"
7. Arrogance: "He's only doing what he's supposed to be doing. Besides, he should thank me for being there so he could do his job."
8. Irresponsibility: "Its in the past. I'm healthy now. I want to forget all about my illness."
9. Hopelessness: "It's too late. I should have done it before. What can I do now?
Survey says: Nine out of ten thoughts can restrain gratitude. Thank God for that one thankful thought! God, help us to cultivate more.
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