Several months ago, I became aware of something really big.  Turns out, I’m a superhero.  Well, I don’t know that I’d go that far as I’ve never quite been able to leap over a building in a single bound.  I might not be a superhero, per se, but I do have one really special super power. 

          Y’all want to know what it is?

          You see, whenever I get into a situation that I don’t know quite what to do about, I simply must do one easy thing and the problem before me will vanish, sometimes almost instantly.  Wanna know what I do?

          All I have to do is cry out, “Hey, Natalie!” and whatever problem I’ve got is quickly on the way out of the door.  Natalie is so wonderful and able to accomplish far more than I am.  I think I’ve told you about how flummoxed I was changing out some locks, right?  Natalie got it done is about 1/10 of the time I’d wasted on the project.  Why?  Well, she read the instruction manual. 

          Seriously though, I am blessed to have Natalie in my life.

          That is to say that I’m grateful. 

          Gratitude isn’t a difficult thing to summon, insofar as you recognize the nee for it.  But, how often I wonder, do we lack appreciation for the many, many kindnesses of our God.

          Today’s Scripture reading isn’t likely to be new to you.  It’s the story fo the 10 lepers who seek healing from our Lord Jesus Christ.