October 13-Twenty-Eight Sunday Year  

God has the power of healing, spiritual as well as physical.  He will take us in the sickness of our sin and make us whole again.  So often we only turn to God in deep need: as soon as we are healed we ignore him.  Yet thanks and praise should be our response, acknowledging God's power and directing all glory on him .This story teaches us several important lessons:

1. We should be grateful for the good things in our lives

2. It's important to express our thankfulness

3. Sometimes the people we least expect can teach us the most about gratitude

Think about it:   How do you think Jesus felt when one of the ten people who were healed came back to thank him?  What happened to the other nine? How often do we remember to say "thank you" when good things happen to us? Do we take time to show appreciation to others who help us? What are three things you're thankful for today?How can we show gratitude to others in our daily lives?

Remember: Gratitude isn't just about saying the words "thank you" - it's about truly feeling and showing appreciation for the good things and kind people in our lives.

Mensaje Clave: Esta historia nos enseña sobre la importancia de ser agradecidos y expresar nuestras gracias. Al igual que el hombre que regresó a agradecer a Jesús, debemos recordar mostrar aprecio cuando otros nos ayudan. La gratitud no es solo decir "gracias" - se trata de reconocer y apreciar las cosas buenas y las personas amables en nuestras vidas.

Preguntas de Reflexión:

1. ¿Por qué crees que solo una persona regresó a dar gracias a Jesús?

2. ¿Cómo te sientes cuando alguien te agradece por ayudarle?

3. ¿Cuáles son tres cosas por las que estás agradecido hoy?

4. ¿Cómo podemos mostrar gratitud a otros en nuestra vida diaria?