Gratitude is a practice. It doesn’t always come naturally. But I find when I feel thankful, my gratitude “begets” itself: the more I practice being thankful, the more I notice what there is to be thankful for.

In today’s gospel lesson, ten are healed, but only one takes the time to turn back and say thank you to Jesus. I wonder if that man had been practicing.

How easy it is in our own lives to forget to turn around and say thank you. Many have helped us get to where we are—teachers, mentors, family, and friends who have formed us and poured themselves into us. I wonder how many of those people we have left on the road without a second look.

MOVING FORWARD: Reflect on your life and think about someone who impacted you. Is there a way to turn around and thank them?