President Russell M. Nelson said:
“Spiritual self-esteem begins with the realization that each new morning is a gift from God. Even the air we breathe is a loving loan from Him. He preserves us from day to day and supports us from one moment to another (see Mosiah 2:21).
Therefore, our first noble deed of the morning should be a humble prayer of gratitude. Scripture so counsels: “Pray unto God, and he will be favourable unto [you]: and [you] shall see his face with joy” (Job 33:26; see also Alma 34:21; 37:37).
Therefore, our first noble deed of the morning should be a humble prayer of gratitude. Scripture so counsels: “Pray unto God, and he will be favourable unto [you]: and [you] shall see his face with joy” (Job 33:26; see also Alma 34:21; 37:37).
I did not fully appreciate the significance of prayerful greetings until I became a father myself. I am so grateful that our children never gave their mother or dad the silent treatment. Now I sense how our Heavenly Father may appreciate our prayers, morning and night. But I can imagine the pangs of His sorrow because of silence from any of His children. “ (“‘Joy Cometh in the Morning,’” Ensign, November 1986)
Thanksgiving Resources
For Thanksgiving you may want to enjoy some of these resources from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- day Saints.
Behold, my beloved brethren, remember the words of your God; pray unto him continually by day, and give thanks unto his holy name by night. Let your hearts rejoice. (2 Nephi 9:52)
And he who receiveth all things with thankfulness shall be made glorious; and the things of this earth shall be added unto him, even an hundred fold, yea, more. (D&C 78:19)
And ye must give thanks unto God in the Spirit for whatsoever blessing ye are blessed with. (D&C 46:32)
And now I would that ye should be humble, and be submissive and gentle; easy to be entreated; full of patience and long-suffering; being temperate in all things; being diligent in keeping the commandments of God at all times; asking for whatsoever things ye stand in need, both spiritual and temporal; always returning thanks unto God for whatsoever things ye do receive. (Alma 7:23)
See additional scripture references to giving thanks in the Topical Guide
It is a challenge to count our blessings because we have a tendency to take good things for granted. When we lose a roof over our heads, food to eat, or the warmth of friends and family, we realize how grateful we should have been when we had them.
Most of all, sometimes it is hard for us to be sufficiently grateful for the greatest gifts we receive: the birth of Jesus Christ, His Atonement, the promise of resurrection, the opportunity to enjoy eternal life with our families, the Restoration of the gospel with the priesthood and its keys. (President Eyring, The Choice to Be Grateful)
Watch the Video about the greatest gift that God has given to his children
More Resources
Watch the video “Think to Thank.” Who will you thank God for today? See related blog post on LDS.org.
Watch the video “A Worldwide Compilation of Gratitude: #ThankfulFor” created by the Mormon Channel. (Learn about how the video was created.)
Watch the video about living in thanksgiving daily.
Watch the video “In the Spirit of Thanksgiving.” Random people on the streets of New York City share a variety of grateful responses to one simple question: What are you thankful for?
Watch the video “On Gratitude” from President Thomas S. Monson. You can read some of his quotes on this page.
See more videos on ChurchofJesusChrist.org about gratitude.
Some links and ideas were taken from: https://lds365.com/2019/11/28/thanksgiving-day-gratitude-2019/
