Nov. 19, 2025

Day 324 Gratitude Prepares You for More | Luke 17:17–19

Day 324 Gratitude Prepares You for More | Luke 17:17–19

Send us a text One man turned back to say thank you—and everything changed. We revisit Luke 17 with fresh eyes, tracing how gratitude moves us beyond a moment of relief to a life shaped by wholeness. The story of ten healed lepers becomes a mirror for our own rhythms: do we rush ahead with the gift, or return to the Giver? We explore why thanksgiving is more than good manners; it’s a spiritual posture that opens our hearts to God’s presence, favor, and guidance. I walk through the short scri...

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One man turned back to say thank you—and everything changed. We revisit Luke 17 with fresh eyes, tracing how gratitude moves us beyond a moment of relief to a life shaped by wholeness. The story of ten healed lepers becomes a mirror for our own rhythms: do we rush ahead with the gift, or return to the Giver? We explore why thanksgiving is more than good manners; it’s a spiritual posture that opens our hearts to God’s presence, favor, and guidance.

I walk through the short scripture and sit with the surprising detail that only one person came back. That return wasn’t about earning more from God; it was about alignment. Gratitude names grace and keeps us close enough to hear the next word, the quiet nudge, the deeper healing. We talk about the difference between healing and wholeness—how one addresses the problem and the other restores identity, purpose, and relationship. Along the way, I share simple, concrete practices to make gratitude real: write down answered prayers, celebrate small mercies, and let thanksgiving shape the way you pray.

You’ll hear a brief prayer to anchor your day and a few reflections to help you spot God’s faithfulness in ordinary moments. If you’ve felt stuck, hurried, or numb, this conversation offers a gentle reset: slow down, count the gifts, and return to the Source. Subscribe for daily scripture-focused encouragement, share this with someone who needs a lift, and leave a review to help more people find the show. What’s one specific grace you can thank God for today?

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Chapters

00:53 - Welcome And Purpose

01:14 - Theme: Gratitude Prepares You For More

01:19 - Scripture Reading From Luke 17

01:44 - Insight: Gratitude And Wholeness

02:19 - Practical Steps Of Thanks

02:36 - Closing Prayer And Blessing

02:53 - Credits And Resources

Transcript
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Welcome to Wisdom for the Day, your daily source for spiritual refreshment and guidance.

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I'm Rick.

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Join me as I dive into God's Word to find clarity and strength for life's challenges.

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Let me help you embrace each day with faith and wisdom.

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Ready to feel inspired?

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Let's get started.

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Today is day 324.

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Gratitude prepares you for more.

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From Luke chapter 17, verses 17 through 19, from the New Living Translation.

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Jesus asked, Didn't I heal ten men?

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Where are the other nine?

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Has no one returned to give glory to God except this foreigner?

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And Jesus said to the man, Stand up and go.

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Your faith has healed you.

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When Jesus healed the ten lepers, only one returned to thank him.

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But that man received more healing.

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He received more than healing.

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Really?

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He received wholeness.

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Gratitude positions you to receive more from God because it shows him that you value what he's already given.

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When you thank God for what he's done, you're opening the door for him to pour out even more of his presence, more of his blessing, more of his favor.

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Today take a moment to thank God for specific prayers he's answered.

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Write them down.

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Celebrate how he's moved in your life.

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If you think about it, he has.

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He has.

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Pray with me.

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Father God, I want to be like the one leper who returned to give you thanks.

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Help me to never take your blessings for granted.

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Help me to remain faithful for all you've done.

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I ask this in Jesus' precious name.

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Amen.

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Well, that's all for today.

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But I'll be back tomorrow with more of God's Word.

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The executive producer for Wisdom of the Day is Lauren King.

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Intro and outro music by Weston McCurry.

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Until tomorrow, I'm Rick.

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I love you.

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See ya.