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Show a Little Gratitude

Do you know someone who is happiest when they are complaining about something? There are people who just seem to enjoy talking negatively about their problems. They manage to find at least one thing wrong with everything. I know that I have personally experienced times in my life when I have felt that everything was turning out the wrong way. In my prayers I know I must have sounded like a complainer as I asked for solutions and guidance. Have you ever met anyone who manages to find a positive in every single situation? I know some pretty positive people, … Continue reading →

Gratitude

I have been thinking lately of being able to find gratitude in all the situations that I am in. I think that this is a really important skill to develop, although there are times when it is difficult to find something to be grateful for. I have found that it is easier for me to find blessings after a trial is over, then it is for me to find the blessings while I am going through it. One focus that helps you to find and express gratitude is to enjoy each moment of your life. If you are always focused … Continue reading →

General Conference: “Gratitude: A Path to Happiness”

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 … Continue reading →

Recognizing the Lord’s Hand in Your Life

Are there times in your life when it is difficult to find the hand of the Lord in your life? Often in the midst of trials or even day to day life it can be difficult to recognize that the Lord cares about your daily struggles. It is too easy to think that only the really big milestones matter to the Lord, or that you are insignificant in the sight of the Lord. There are times that I struggle with these feelings. However I know that the Lord loves me. When I feel this way I do a few things … Continue reading →

Primary Time: November 2007 Sharing Time Theme

The Sharing Time theme for November is “My faith in Jesus Christ blesses my life. I am thankful for my many blessings.” The scripture is Doctrine and Covenants 59:7: “Thou shalt thank the Lord thy God in all things.” There is no specific song to teach this month, though you may want to work on Christmas carols as a family. The hymn “Because I Have Been Given Much” p 219 would be a good selection as well. The theme is broken down into four weekly principles. The first principle focuses on being thankful for your home and family. The second … Continue reading →