March 25

Luke 17

Jesus describes the circumstances surrounding His second coming.

INSIGHT

Gratitude is beautiful to witness. When a person’s eyes light up as they open a gift, the giver enjoys the experience as much as the receiver. We appreciate gratitude, and so does the Lord. He loves to see His children rejoicing at His many good gifts. Gratitude to the Lord can be cultivated. Imagine what your life would be like without the Lord’s grace. Show the Lord that you appreciate Him by nurturing an attitude of gratitude.

PRAYER

Offer your praise to the Lord who is so liberal with His good gifts:
It is good to give thanks to the Lord,
And to sing praises to Your name, O Most High;
To declare Your lovingkindness in the morning,
And Your faithfulness every night,
On an instrument of ten strings,
On the lute,
And on the harp,
With harmonious sound.
For You, Lord, have made me glad through Your work;
I will triumph in the works of Your hands (Psalm 92:1-4).

As you seek to keep your life free from sin, pray this confession:
Oh, that my ways were directed
To keep Your statutes!
Then I would not be ashamed,
When I look into all Your commandments (Psalm 119:5-6).

As you reflect on God’s mercy, confess any sins that the Holy Spirit brings to your mind.

Now pause to pray this affirmation to the Lord:
You have…given me the shield of Your salvation;
Your right hand has held me up,
Your gentleness has made me great.
You enlarged my path under me;
So my feet did not slip (Psalm 18:35-36).

As you make your requests known to the Lord, pray for:

• A renewed commitment to showing gratitude for God’s many blessings
• Opportunities to encourage other believers
• Your activities for the day
• Whatever else is on your heart

Close your prayer time with the Lord with this offering from the pages of Scripture:
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and comes down
from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow of turning
(James 1:17).