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Ten lepers were walking,
When JESUS, they did see;
They dared not come close to Him,
Such, was not allowed to be.

Still, JESUS…with all tenderness,
Drew them closer…closer;
With outstretched hand…He beckoned,
For…to men…He is Healer.

All ten of them were healed,
As they went on their way;
Still, only one returned,
His "Thank-you" to say.

Are we like the nine lepers,
In grave and desperate need;
And, when that need is met,
Off we go…with great speed?

Or do we take the time,
Even turn around…go back;
And thank the One who helped us,
When we had such a lack?

A thankful heart…a voice of praise,
Gratitude from deep within;
Not that He needs it from us,
Our own happiness…it will determine.

For Father wants what is best for us,
He knows our every need;
And, high up there…on the list,
Comes thankfulness…indeed!

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Sept. 27, 2000

Aimee Love
(LHG)