Friday, October 11, 2013

APPRECIATION RATIO

Lectionary text: Luke 17:17 (NRSV) - Then Jesus asked, "Were not ten made clean? But the other nine, where are they?

Ten lepers Jesus healed one day, but only one returned
to thank him, and because of that another blessing earned.
We tend to think that one came back to thank the Lord is fine,
but Jesus said, "Were not ten cleansed?  Where are the other nine?"
Among the blessings God bestows there's one I recommend.
Appreciation is a gift of God, I do contend.
Just think about it, and you'll see exactly why I say,
appreciation is a gift God gives to give away.
How few there are who bother to express their gratitude.
Their failure to give thanks reflects a thoughtless attitude.
Why, hardly anyone these days will take the time to write.
Folks act as if each favor they receive is theirs by right.
The people who express their thanks give other folks a lift,
and that is why I view appreciation as a gift
that one both has and also gives, as faithful stewards do.
So when God's gifts you're listing, add "appreciation," too.

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