General Conference: "Gratitude: A Path to Happiness"

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11 Jun 2007 09:34 PM

In her talk "Gratitude: A Path to Happiness" Sister Bonnie D Parkin speaks of the importance of gratitude. Sister Parkin emphasizes that without gratitude it is difficult to feel the spirit. It is important to acknowledge the Lord's hand in your life. Sister Parkin also mentions the blessings of the Relief Society.

Sister Parkin shares a story about the blessing basket. Every evening her family would discuss the blessings of the day and add them to their "blessing basket." This helped them to find things to be grateful for. It also helped her family feel how much Heavenly Father loved them.

Sister Parkin goes on to speak about how gratitude is a "spirit-filled principle." Sister Parkin points out that when you murmur and complain that it is more difficult to feel the spirit. As we look for things to be grateful for it is important to recognize even the small things. There may be blessings in the difficult times as well.

Sister Parkin goes on to talk about how gratitude helps us to build our faith in God. It is important to even be grateful for tribulations and hardships, since these help us to grow stronger as well. This gratitude will help you to have the strength to face your trials.

This is a wonderful talk about gratitude. It really is important to take time each day to be grateful for the many blessings that we have received. I find that if I take time each night to give thanks for things that happened during the day that I have a much more positive outlook in the morning. Gratitude is something that we need to work on each day. The happiest people I know are also the most grateful. I hope that you will take the time to read this inspiring talk.

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