The Attitude Of Gratitude

Leading The Way Radio Podcast

Leading The Way with Dr. Michael Youssef

Michael Youssef, Christianity, Religion & Spirituality, Sermons, Bible Study, Theology, Health & Fitness, Jesus, Mental Health, Preaching, Bible, Spirituality, Religion, Holy Spirit, Ltw, Leading The Way

4.9 • 620 Ratings

🗓️ 27 November 2025

⏱️ 25 minutes

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Summary

In this powerful message, Dr. Michael Youssef proclaims an urgent call to cultivate a heart of thanksgiving rooted in Biblical Truth. Drawing from Luke 17, where Jesus heals ten lepers but only one returns to give thanks, Dr. Youssef confronts our modern entitlement and ingratitude with the piercing light of God’s Word. He reminds us that true gratitude is more than polite gestures—it is a mark of spiritual maturity, expressed in humility, promptness, intensity, and determination. As we examine our hearts, this message challenges us to move beyond mere belief into fervent thanksgiving, recognizing the immeasurable grace we’ve received through Jesus Christ—our sin-bearer and Savior. Let this episode awaken in you a deeper worship and devotion, for only those who truly give thanks experience the fullness of Christ’s blessing. If today’s teaching stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don’t have to walk through it alone. 🙏 Pastoral Care & Prayer Teams Our trained prayer partners and pastoral care team are available to pray with you and offer Biblical support. https://ltw.org/care 💬 Receive personal answers to your faith questions—anytime, day or night—at: https://myfaithassistant.com If you’ve been blessed by this podcast, please consider a tax-deductible donation to help extend this ministry—so another person can be encouraged, prayed for, and pointed to Christ. ❤️ Support Leading The Way: https://www.ltw.org/donate

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0:00.0	Welcome to the Thanksgiving episode of Leading the Way with Dr. Michael Yousap.
0:07.0	You know, the national celebration of Thanksgiving Day has really deteriorated into eating and watching football.
0:16.0	But in reality, we as believers in the Lord Jesus Christ, we are thankful every single day, every waking
0:23.7	moment. And we're especially thankful for the partners who have stood with us at leading the way.
0:30.7	And so I thank you from the bottom of my heart, and may the Lord bless you and make you
0:35.6	Thanksgiving to be truly thanks living.
0:39.8	We are so honored that you're taking time to join Dr. Youssef for an encouraging, challenging episode of Leading the Way audio.
0:48.2	In just a moment, Dr. Youssef takes you to the time that Jesus met and healed 10 lepers.
0:55.1	And yet only one responded with Thanksgiving for their life-changing healing.
1:00.8	Up next, the spiritual blessings that come through thankfulness.
1:05.3	Let's join Dr. Michael Yousuff now for his message,
1:08.6	The Attitude of Gratitude. Have you ever had... Yusuf now for his message, the attitude of gratitude.
1:20.5	Have you ever had the experience of knocking yourself out for someone, and all you hear back is absolute silence, not a word of thanks?
1:25.0	Have you ever been in a situation where you've always been the giver and the other
1:29.6	person always takes and takes and takes? Have you ever seen someone who has been truly blessed
1:37.6	of God in every way? And yet all they talk about of how bad things are, how wrong things are in their life, how bad their past was, how victimized they have been.
1:50.8	Have you ever loved and loved and loved?
1:55.2	And the other person takes your love for granted or even outright rejection.
2:04.2	Well, if you ever have that experience or acquainted with such an experience, I want you to tune in because you most certainly understand
2:13.7	how Jesus felt in this incident that has taken place, recorded by Dr. Luke,
2:21.5	in Chapter 17. Many a time, Jesus gave of himself and gave of himself and gave of himself,
2:29.0	and the crowd took, and they took, and they only came back to take some more.
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