http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2012/04/thanks-be-to-god?lang=eng
"How much better it would be if all could be more aware of God's providence And Love and express that gratitude to Him. The necessities of air, food, and water all come to us as gifts from a loving Heavenly Father.
If the body’s capacity for normal function, defense, repair, regulation, and regeneration were to prevail without limit, life here would continue in perpetuity. Yes, we would be stranded here on earth! Mercifully for us, our Creator provided for aging and other processes that would ultimately result in our physical death. Death, like birth, is part of life. Scripture teaches that “it was not expedient that man should be reclaimed from this temporal death, for that would destroy the great plan of happiness.”20 To return to God through the gateway we call death is a joy for those who love Him and are prepared to meet Him.21 Eventually the time will come when each “spirit and … body shall be reunited again in … perfect form; both limb and joint shall be restored to its proper frame,”22 never to be separated again. For these physical gifts, thanks be to God!"
**It strikes me how important this must be to a physician to see how miraculously the body works and how a body, after it has broken down to death, will be restored to return to God.
Thomas S. Monson- October 2010, The Divine Gift of Gratitude
http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2012/04/thanks-be-to-god?lang=eng
"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. If ingratitude be numbered among the serious sins, then gratitude takes its place among the noblest of virtues. Someone has said that “gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others."
** I love the alliteration, An attitude of gratitude, which is the parent of all virtues. So true.
Henry B. Eyring- October 1989, Remembrance and Gratitude
http://www.lds.org/general-conference/1989/10/remembrance-and-gratitude?lang=eng
"You could have an experience with the gift of the Holy Ghost today. You could begin a private prayer with thanks. You could start to count your blessings, and then pause for a moment. If you exercise faith, and with the gift of the Holy Ghost, you will find that memories of other blessings will flood into your mind. If you begin to express gratitude for each of them, your prayer may take a little longer than usual. Remembrance will come. And so will gratitude."
** I really need to remember to send more thankful prayers using the Holy Ghost to prompt me.
Robert D. Hales - Ensign May 1992, Gratitude for the Goodness of God
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"The Lord said, “If ye love me, keep my commandments.” (John 14:15.) Our obedience to the laws, ordinances, and commandments is the greatest expression of love and gratitude that we can bestow upon him.
Gratitude is also the foundation upon which repentance is built.
In some quiet way, the expression and feelings of gratitude have a wonderful cleansing or healing nature. Gratitude brings warmth to the giver and the receiver alike.
Gratitude is a state of appreciation, an act of thanksgiving, which causes us to be humble because we recognize an act of kindness, service, or caring from someone else which lifts us and strengthens us.
Gratitude expressed to our Heavenly Father in prayer for what we have brings a calming peace—a peace which allows us to not canker our souls for what we don’t have. Gratitude brings a peace that helps us overcome the pain of adversity and failure. Gratitude on a daily basis means we express appreciation for what we have now without qualification for what we had in the past or desire in the future. A recognition of and appreciation for our gifts and talents which have been given also allows us to acknowledge the need for help and assistance from the gifts and talents possessed by others. Gratitude is a divine principle:"
** This a wonderful reminder about being grateful for our lives, those around us and especially our Savior. I especially like the statement, "Gratitude is the foundation upon which repentance is built." That is deeply profound and so true.
President Thomas S. Monson - April 2008, Looking Back and Moving Forward
http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2008/04/looking-back-and-moving-forward?lang=eng&query=gratitude
"I thank the Lord for wonderful counselors. President Henry B. Eyring and President Dieter F. Uchtdorf are men of great ability and sound understanding. ... I feel to express thanks to my Heavenly Father for His countless blessings to me. I can say, as did Nephi of old, that I was born of goodly parents... I thank my Father in Heaven for my sweet companion, Frances. This October she and I will celebrate 60 wonderful years of marriage... I express gratitude to my Heavenly Father for our three children and their companions, for eight wonderful grandchildren, and for four beautiful great-grandchildren... God does live. Jesus is His Son, the Only Begotten of the Father in the flesh. He is our Redeemer; He is our Mediator with the Father. He loves us with a love we cannot fully comprehend, and because He loves us, He gave His life for us. My gratitude to Him is beyond expression."
** How sweet to hear our prophet express his gratitude for his counselors, his parents, his wife and his children, and for God and his Son, Jesus Christ. What a wonderful example of things we need to realize that we are thankful for.
Henry B. Eyring - October 2007, O Remember, Remember
http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2007/10/o-remember-remember?lang=eng&query=gratitude
"My point is to urge you to find ways to recognize and remember God’s kindness. It will build our testimonies... More than gratitude began to grow in my heart. Testimony grew. I became ever more certain that our Heavenly Father hears and answers prayers. I felt more gratitude for the softening and refining that come because of the Atonement of the Savior Jesus Christ"
** I need to remember the gifts the Lord has given me. President Eyring has asked, “Have I seen the hand of God reaching out to touch us or our children or our family today?” and written down his impressions. As I record the gifts God has given me, gratitude will grow in my heart.
Richard G. Scott - October 2008, Honor the Priesthood and use it well
http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2008/10/honor-the-priesthood-and-use-it-well?lang=eng&query=gratitude
"As a husband or son, express gratitude for what your wife and mother do for you. Express your love and gratitude often. That will make life far richer, more pleasant and purposeful for many of the daughters of Father in Heaven who seldom hear a complimentary comment and are not thanked for the multitude of things they do"
** We need to express gratitude for the daily acts of kindness others do for us. It will enrich our lives and our relationships will be much richer for it."
Elder Quentin L. Cook - October 2011, The Songs they Could not Sing
http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2011/10/the-songs-they-could-not-sing?lang=eng&query=gratitude
"Sometimes, as was the case with Elder Sonne and his missionary associates (who had tickets to sail on the Titanic but were delayed), great blessings come to those who are faithful. We should be grateful for all the tender mercies that come into our lives.15 We are unaware of hosts of blessings that we receive from day to day. It is extremely important that we have a spirit of gratitude in our hearts"
**We need to cultivate a spirit of gratitude in our hearts. Recognizing the daily tender mercy of the Lord is important to our happiness.
Jeffery Holland - October 2012, Because of Your Faith
http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2010/10/because-of-your-faith?lang=eng&query=gratitude
"I have struggled to find an adequate way to tell you how loved of God you are and how grateful we on this stand are for you. . I am trying to be voice for the very angels of heaven in thanking you for every good thing you have ever done, for every kind word you have ever said, for every sacrifice you have ever made... I am grateful for Young Women leaders who go to girls camp and, without shampoo, showers, or mascara... I am grateful for all the women of the Church who in my life have been as strong as Mount Sinai and as compassionate as the Mount of Beatitudes... And no less the brethren of the priesthood... I am grateful for memories of my own high priests group... I am grateful for the Church’s army of teachers, officers, advisers, and clerks, to say nothing of people who are forever setting up tables and taking down chairs. I am grateful for ordained patriarchs, musicians, family historians, and osteopathic couples who head to the temple at 5am... Too often I have failed to express gratitude for the faith and goodness of such people in my life."
** This apostle of the Lord has thanked each of us for our service. Shouldn't we go and do likewise by finding ways to thank those that serve us, both the great and the humble...
President Thomas S. Monson - October 1998, Think to Thank
http://www.lds.org/general-conference/1998/10/think-to-thank?lang=eng
"My brothers and sisters, do we give thanks to God “for his unspeakable gift” and His rich blessings so abundantly bestowed upon us? Gracias, danke, merci—whatever language is spoken, “thank you” frequently expressed will cheer your spirit, broaden your friendships, and lift your lives to a higher pathway as you journey toward perfection. There is a simplicity—even a sincerity—when “thank you” is spoken."
** Frequently expressing thanks lifts our lives to a higher place. It is a simple way to enrich our lives and the lives of others.
Russell M. Nelson - October 2005, Jesus Christ- The Master Healer
http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2005/10/jesus-christ-the-master-healer?lang=eng
" From the Brethren, I express gratitude for your goodness, for your many generous acts of kindness, for your prayers and sustaining influence in our lives. I express special gratitude to the Lord Jesus Christ. I am thankful for His loving-kindness and for His open invitation to come unto Him."
** I think it's so sweet to hear the apostles and prophet thank us for our prayers in their behalf. I love to hear them speak of their gratitude for our Lord and what He has done for us.
President Thomas S. Monson - April 2008, Looking Back and Moving Forward
http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2008/04/looking-back-and-moving-forward?lang=eng&query=gratitude
"I thank the Lord for wonderful counselors. President Henry B. Eyring and President Dieter F. Uchtdorf are men of great ability and sound understanding. ... I feel to express thanks to my Heavenly Father for His countless blessings to me. I can say, as did Nephi of old, that I was born of goodly parents... I thank my Father in Heaven for my sweet companion, Frances. This October she and I will celebrate 60 wonderful years of marriage... I express gratitude to my Heavenly Father for our three children and their companions, for eight wonderful grandchildren, and for four beautiful great-grandchildren... God does live. Jesus is His Son, the Only Begotten of the Father in the flesh. He is our Redeemer; He is our Mediator with the Father. He loves us with a love we cannot fully comprehend, and because He loves us, He gave His life for us. My gratitude to Him is beyond expression."
** How sweet to hear our prophet express his gratitude for his counselors, his parents, his wife and his children, and for God and his Son, Jesus Christ. What a wonderful example of things we need to realize that we are thankful for.
Henry B. Eyring - October 2007, O Remember, Remember
http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2007/10/o-remember-remember?lang=eng&query=gratitude
"My point is to urge you to find ways to recognize and remember God’s kindness. It will build our testimonies... More than gratitude began to grow in my heart. Testimony grew. I became ever more certain that our Heavenly Father hears and answers prayers. I felt more gratitude for the softening and refining that come because of the Atonement of the Savior Jesus Christ"
** I need to remember the gifts the Lord has given me. President Eyring has asked, “Have I seen the hand of God reaching out to touch us or our children or our family today?” and written down his impressions. As I record the gifts God has given me, gratitude will grow in my heart.
Richard G. Scott - October 2008, Honor the Priesthood and use it well
http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2008/10/honor-the-priesthood-and-use-it-well?lang=eng&query=gratitude
"As a husband or son, express gratitude for what your wife and mother do for you. Express your love and gratitude often. That will make life far richer, more pleasant and purposeful for many of the daughters of Father in Heaven who seldom hear a complimentary comment and are not thanked for the multitude of things they do"
** We need to express gratitude for the daily acts of kindness others do for us. It will enrich our lives and our relationships will be much richer for it."
Elder Quentin L. Cook - October 2011, The Songs they Could not Sing
http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2011/10/the-songs-they-could-not-sing?lang=eng&query=gratitude
"Sometimes, as was the case with Elder Sonne and his missionary associates (who had tickets to sail on the Titanic but were delayed), great blessings come to those who are faithful. We should be grateful for all the tender mercies that come into our lives.15 We are unaware of hosts of blessings that we receive from day to day. It is extremely important that we have a spirit of gratitude in our hearts"
**We need to cultivate a spirit of gratitude in our hearts. Recognizing the daily tender mercy of the Lord is important to our happiness.
Jeffery Holland - October 2012, Because of Your Faith
http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2010/10/because-of-your-faith?lang=eng&query=gratitude
"I have struggled to find an adequate way to tell you how loved of God you are and how grateful we on this stand are for you. . I am trying to be voice for the very angels of heaven in thanking you for every good thing you have ever done, for every kind word you have ever said, for every sacrifice you have ever made... I am grateful for Young Women leaders who go to girls camp and, without shampoo, showers, or mascara... I am grateful for all the women of the Church who in my life have been as strong as Mount Sinai and as compassionate as the Mount of Beatitudes... And no less the brethren of the priesthood... I am grateful for memories of my own high priests group... I am grateful for the Church’s army of teachers, officers, advisers, and clerks, to say nothing of people who are forever setting up tables and taking down chairs. I am grateful for ordained patriarchs, musicians, family historians, and osteopathic couples who head to the temple at 5am... Too often I have failed to express gratitude for the faith and goodness of such people in my life."
** This apostle of the Lord has thanked each of us for our service. Shouldn't we go and do likewise by finding ways to thank those that serve us, both the great and the humble...
President Thomas S. Monson - October 1998, Think to Thank
http://www.lds.org/general-conference/1998/10/think-to-thank?lang=eng
"My brothers and sisters, do we give thanks to God “for his unspeakable gift” and His rich blessings so abundantly bestowed upon us? Gracias, danke, merci—whatever language is spoken, “thank you” frequently expressed will cheer your spirit, broaden your friendships, and lift your lives to a higher pathway as you journey toward perfection. There is a simplicity—even a sincerity—when “thank you” is spoken."
** Frequently expressing thanks lifts our lives to a higher place. It is a simple way to enrich our lives and the lives of others.
Russell M. Nelson - October 2005, Jesus Christ- The Master Healer
http://www.lds.org/general-conference/2005/10/jesus-christ-the-master-healer?lang=eng
" From the Brethren, I express gratitude for your goodness, for your many generous acts of kindness, for your prayers and sustaining influence in our lives. I express special gratitude to the Lord Jesus Christ. I am thankful for His loving-kindness and for His open invitation to come unto Him."
** I think it's so sweet to hear the apostles and prophet thank us for our prayers in their behalf. I love to hear them speak of their gratitude for our Lord and what He has done for us.
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