"Miracles happen to other people, but they never happen to me." Have you ever gone to bed haunted by these kinds of feelings you were too ashamed to even admit?

In the Bible there were nine other men who must have shared these same thoughts. They and their friend were all lepers. One day when Jesus walked by, they cried out to be healed. He agreed, but it wasn't until they had journeyed down the road that they realized their leprosy was gone. Only one man came back to thank Him.

Jesus said to the one who returned: "Was there no one found to return and to recognize and give thanks and praise to God except this alien?...Get up and go on your way, Your faith... has restored you to health" (Luke 17:18-19, AMPC).

Notice that all ten men were "made clean," but the one who gave himself to worship and thanksgiving received total restoration! In worship he was not just freed from disease, he was restored to complete health!

Don't be secretly envious over others whom God touches. Focus on thanking Him for what He has done regardless of how small or insignificant it may seem. Try writing down the blessings God has given you, adding to it each day...even if the only miracle you see is God's life in a little flower.

Begin to see all God does bless you with, and your true thankfulness will open the door to even greater miracles in your life.

Heavenly Father, forgive me for thinking You have favored others over me, for any envy or jealousy I have harbored toward those You have blessed. Help me to enter a new dimension of thankfulness to You. Enlighten my eyes to see even more clearly all You have done for me. Fill me with thanksgiving and praise, not only for what I have now, but for all You have in store. In Jesus' Name, Amen.