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In the Gospel for the day in Luke Chapter Seventeen
There is an awe-inspiring display of God’s mercy in the scene.
Ten lepers were cleansed of their sorrowful condition
And then sent forth to rejoice at the Lord’s healing mission.
Just one of the ten returned to thank God,
A Samaritan man, which seems a bit odd.
Wouldn’t the other nine have been grateful as well,
To praise Jesus the Christ and of his wonders to tell?
Perhaps they were overcome by the emotions they had felt
After living so long with the proverbial cards they’d been dealt.
Maybe eventually they returned to offer words of gratitude
With a new outlook on life and a new attitude.
For us we can remember to give thanks on this day
As we share delicious foods and memories and to pray,
We lift up our thanksgiving to the Lord of our lives
With a dash of great joy and maybe even some chives.
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