![]() At times when we may feel to say, ‘Hope you know, I had a hard time,’ we can be assured that He is there and we are safe in His loving arms.” 11. “I testify that the Atonement of Jesus Christ covers all of the trials and hardships that any of us will encounter in this life. He said, “Regardless of our trials, with the abundance we have today, we would be ungrateful if we did not appreciate our blessings.” Elder Cook then reminded saints to turn to the Atonement in times of trial to recognize gratitude. Cook: Thankfulness for trials through the AtonementĮlder Cook counseled in October 2008 to remember the blessings, even amidst trials. Ask for nothing simply let out souls rejoice and strive to communicate appreciation with all the energy of our hearts.” 10. He then gave a suggestion for all: “Let me recommend that periodically you and I offer a prayer in which we only give thanks and express gratitude. Teaching about how to make prayer more meaningful in October 2008, Elder Bednar said often more meaningful prayers are accompanied with very few, or no, requests. ![]() He encouraged saints to recognize those who have served them when he said, “No one of you is insignificant, in part because you make the gospel of Jesus Christ what it is-a living reminder of His grace and mercy, a private but powerful manifestation in small villages and large cities of the good He did and the life He gave bringing peace and salvation to other people.” 9. ![]() Acknowledging that he had often “failed to express gratitude for the faith and goodness” of those who served him, he encouraged all to not delay expressing gratitude. Holland: Being grateful for the faith of the saintsĮlder Holland expressed thanks for the faith of the saints in the October 2010 General Conference. The point I would like to make is that when we express thankfulness to God and to his Son, Jesus Christ, we base our faith and repentance upon their forgiveness and their goodness. Hales: Repentance and the AtonementĮlder Hales taught in April 1992 that gratitude based in the Atonement will help individuals know where to look for strength. He said: Our motivation and heartfelt desire are like unto that of the Savior.” 7. He said, “When this pure love of Christ-or charity-envelops us, we think, feel, and act more like Heavenly Father and Jesus would think, feel, and act. Oaks: Thankfulness for the commandmentsĮlder Oaks said in the April 2003 General Conference to be thankful for the commandments, suggesting that the commandments are catalysts for gratitude.Įlder Ballard suggested in April 2011 that gratitude and joy can be found through service. Naming missionaries as a “heaven-sent resource,” he said, “As representatives of the Lord Jesus Christ, they strive to fulfill that divine command-renewed in our day by the Lord himself-to take the fullness of the gospel abroad and bless the lives of people everywhere.” 5. Nelson: Be thankful for the missionariesĬounseling all to “ Ask the missionaries,” Elder Nelson taught in October 2012 to be grateful for missionaries. He suggested to find gratitude amidst even sorrow and trials and that gratitude should be a way of life. President Uchtdorf taught in April 2014 that gratitude can come in any circumstance. And one of the ways God teaches us is with his blessings and so, if we choose to exercise faith, the Holy Ghost will bring God’s kindnesses to our remembrance.” He then suggested to keep a book of remembrance to be able to more easily recall blessings. President Eyring said in October 1989 that “ Remembrance is the seed of gratitude.” Teaching that to have gratitude we need first to remember, he said, “The Holy Ghost brings back memories of what God has taught us. If ingratitude be numbered among the serious sins, then gratitude takes its place among the noblest of virtues.” 2. Reminding us that thanks needs to be given for what we have, he said, “We can lift ourselves and others as well when we refuse to remain in the realm of negative thought and cultivate within our hearts an attitude of gratitude. My brothers and sisters, do we remember to give thanks for the blessings we receive? Sincerely giving thanks not only helps us recognize our blessings, but it also unlocks the doors of heaven and helps us feel God’s love. ![]() President Monson has called gratitude a “ divine gift.” In the October 2010 General Conference, he taught: Below are 15 tips for cultivating gratitude and things to be grateful for, one from each member of the First Presidency and Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. ![]() Throughout the years, leaders of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints have given several talks on gratitude and how to be thankful in any circumstance. This can be seen on social media outlets, where users frequently participate in #30daysofgratitude on Facebook and Twitter, among others. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, the month of November is filled with gratitude. ![]()
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