1) “The Lord’s tender mercies are
the very personal and individualized blessings, strength, protection,
assurances, guidance, loving-kindnesses, consolation, support, and spiritual gifts
which we receive from and because of and through the Lord Jesus Christ. Truly,
the Lord suits “his mercies according to the conditions of the children of men”
(Elder David A. Bednar, May 2005, “The Tender Mercies of the Lord,” Ensign, http://www.lds.org/ensign/2005/05/the-tender-mercies-of-the-lord?lang=eng)
2) “I wrote down a few lines every
day for years. I never missed a day no matter how tired I was or how early I
would have to start the next day. Before I would write, I would ponder this
question: “Have I seen the hand of God
reaching out to touch us or our children or our family today?” As I kept at it,
something began to happen. As I would cast my mind over the day, I would see
evidence of what God had done for one of us that I had not recognized in the
busy moments of the day. As that happened, and it happened often, I realized
that trying to remember had allowed God to show me what He had done. 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. And I grew more
confident that the Holy Ghost can bring all things to our remembrance—even
things we did not notice or pay attention to when they happened...My point is
to urge you to find ways to recognize and remember God’s kindness.” (President Henry B. Eyring, Nov. 2007, “O
Remember, Remember,” Ensign, http://www.lds.org/ensign/2007/11/o-remember-remember?lang=eng)
3) “I have found that, rather than
dwelling on the negative, if we will take a step back and consider the
blessings in our lives, including seemingly small, sometimes overlooked
blessings, we can find greater happiness.” (President Thomas S. Monson, November
2012, “Consider the Blessings,” Ensign, https://www.lds.org/ensign/2012/11/consider-the-blessings?lang=eng)
4) “Sometimes
in life we become so focused on the finish line that we fail to find joy in the
journey...Doesn’t it seem foolish to spoil sweet and joyful experiences because
we are constantly anticipating the moment when they will end?... Brothers and
sisters, no matter our circumstances, no matter our challenges or trials, there
is something in each day to embrace and cherish. There is something in each day
that can bring gratitude and joy if only we will see and appreciate it.”
(President Deiter F. Uchtdorf, Nov. 2012, “Of Regrets and Resolutions,” Ensign,
https://www.lds.org/ensign/2012/11/of-regrets-and-resolutions?lang=eng)
5) “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.” (President Thomas S. Monson, May 2000, “An
Attitude of Gratitude,” Liahona, http://www.lds.org/liahona/2000/05/an-attitude-of-gratitude?lang=eng)
6) “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.... 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.” (Elder Robert D. Hales, May 1992, “Gratitude for the Goodness of God,” Ensign, http://www.lds.org/ensign/1992/05/gratitude-for-the-goodness-of-god?lang=eng)
7) “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.” (President Henry B. Eyring, November 1989, “Remembrance and Gratitude,” Ensign, http://www.lds.org/ensign/1989/11/remembrance-and-gratitude?lang=eng)
8) “It seems as though there is a tug-of-war between opposing character traits that leaves no voids in our souls. As gratitude is absent or disappears, rebellion often enters and fills the vacuum. I do not speak of rebellion against civil oppression. I refer to rebellion against moral cleanliness, beauty, decency, honesty, reverence, and respect for parental authority. A grateful heart is a beginning of greatness. It is an expression of humility. It is a foundation for the development of such virtues as prayer, faith, courage, contentment, happiness, love, and well-being.” (President James E. Faust, December 1996, “Gratitude As a Saving Principle,” Liahona, http://www.lds.org/liahona/1996/12/gratitude-as-a-saving-principle?lang=eng)
9) “As we strive to make our prayers more meaningful, we should remember that “in nothing doth man offend God, or against none is his wrath kindled, save those who confess not his hand in all things, and obey not his commandments” (D&C 59:21). Let me recommend that periodically you and I offer a prayer in which we only give thanks and express gratitude. Ask for nothing; simply let our souls rejoice and strive to communicate appreciation with all the energy of our hearts.” (Elder David A. Bednar, November 2008, “Pray Always,” Ensign, https://www.lds.org/ensign/2008/11/pray-always?lang=eng)
10) “The grateful man sees so much in the world to be thankful for, and with him the good outweighs the evil. Love overpowers jealousy, and light drives darkness out of his life. Pride destroys our gratitude and sets up selfishness in its place. How much happier we are in the presence of a grateful and loving soul, and how careful we should be to cultivate, through the medium of a prayerful life, a thankful attitude toward God and man!” (President Joseph F. Smith (qtd. by President Thomas S. Monson), November 2010, “The Divine Gift of Gratitude,” Ensign, https://www.lds.org/ensign/2010/11/the-divine-gift-of-gratitude?lang=eng#footnote9-09211_000_033)
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