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Jun 16
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375: Why Gratitude Matters

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Hi, friend. Welcome back to the Encouraging Word Podcast. 

Does gratitude matter to God? The Bible suggests it does. In Luke chapter 17 we read the story of Jesus healing ten lepers, and only one returns to thank him. But the one who comes back does so praising God. His gratitude made him joyful. Friend, the quickest way out of a tough day is through the door marked “thank you.”

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