Fear Not and Return with Honor
We must follow Christ by exercising faith and keeping an eternal perspective to fulfill life’s mission and return with honor to our Father in Heaven.
Gratitude amid Chaos
Gratitude is the remedy for troubled times. Peggy S. Worthen shares her testimony of the power of being thankful, even amid a pandemic.
The Pride Cycle
Recognize that God is the source of every blessing you receive. Treasure His counsel. Your gratitude will guide your escape from the pride cycle.
Choose Happiness
We battle discouragement and choose happiness when we cultivate a spirit of gratitude, look for the good in others, and uplift those around us.
Beauties of the Earth
There are many beauties of the earth that bless our lives, such as education, God’s creations, scriptures and modern-day prophets, and temples.
The Abundant Life
To live a more abundant life, we must seek light and truth, have an eternal perspective, and feel and express gratitude.
A Grateful Heart
When we see blessings in our lives, feel thankfulness, and express gratitude, we are happier and our lives are more full.
Confess the Lord’s Hand in All Things
Our blessings, trials, and even advancements in modern technology are evidence of His love and we must confess the Lord's hand in all things.
Gratitude—A Commandment of God
Gratitude not only makes the Lord happy, but makes us happy. A thankful heart has many reasons to rejoice, no matter the circumstances.
Stand with the Grateful “One”
As graduates celebrate their accomplishments, they cannot forget to be grateful for the support received from family, friends, and the Lord.
April 2007 Commencement Address
United States Vice President Dick Cheney offers BYU graduates advice for success. He counsels them to take advantage of opportunities that come their way.
“Doubt Not, Fear Not”
As graduating BYU students enter a new world, they are encouraged to reject any rejection that might come, like many successful people have.
“Live in Thanksgiving Daily”
By living with a spirit of thanksgiving we will become happier. Opening our eyes to the beauty around us will help foster gratitude in our lives.
Free-Riding and Gratitude
Gratitude is central to the service that we give and receive. By expression or action, gratitude is also essential to our faith.
Gratitude for the Mission and Ministry of Jesus Christ
Russell M. Nelson shares his testimony of the mission and ministry of Jesus Christ, who exemplified the virtues of love, knowledge, and worship.
Godliness with Contentment
Much of our happiness depends not on what we have, but on our gratitude for it, and contentment can bring us lasting joy.
Overcoming Ingratitude
Many of us suffer from ingratitude, which deprives us and others of meaningful blessings. Gaining righteousness builds a spirit of gratitude.
“And in Everything Give Thanks”
Have we learned to give thanks in ALL things? A simple but heartfelt "thank you" can make all the difference in our relationships and character.
Where Much Is Given: Some Thoughts on Appreciation
President Lee reflects on how the untimely deaths of two close friends, plus his own battle with cancer, have given him a new appreciation for life.
Thanks-Living
Thanksgiving Day must be turned into a lifetime of showing gratitude. Thankfulness is expressed in words, but gratitude is shown by action.
What Think You of Thanksgiving?
Several years ago a close friend wrote a provocative little book that she entitled What Think You of Christmas? With all due credit to my friend, I’d like to pose the question to you: “What think you of Thanksgiving?” Is Thanksgiving celebrated in your home as a significant religious holiday, or is it a day filled with food, football, and plans to begin really serious Christmas shopping? It is symptomatic of our…
Some Glances at the Past at Thanksgiving Time
Robert J. Smith gives us some glances at the past that help us to be more thankful for the present and to act better in the future.
Thanks Be to God
My dear brothers and sisters. I am very grateful for the privilege accorded me to address you on the eve of the important Thanksgiving recognition we give to this Thursday’s holiday. I am confident that I am the most blessed of you all, as I have been privileged to be a member of the administrative staff of BYU for the past thirty years. It has brought important and special responsibilities…
Count Your Blessings
Elder Jacob de Jager enumerates just some of the blessings we receive by being part of BYU. Count your blessings frequently, and strive to live up to them.
Thanks for the Things that Count
W. Rolfe Kerr encourages us to take a moment to express gratitude for the things that count in life, especially our friends, our freedoms, and our families.
Thanksgiving
We ought to cultivate a spirit of thanksgiving for the many blessings we have in the gospel—including the commandments, which are evidence of God's love.
Count Your Blessings
Instead of shying away from the responsibilities of the gospel and family, learn to count your blessings and see these as privileges and opportunities.
Appreciation—Sign of Maturity
Appreciation for what’s done for us is a great virtue—one that we need to understand and practice if we would get the most out of life.
Observing Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving is a time for remembering the good gifts of every day. Each time this day draws near the hearts of mankind are joined in grateful praise.
Thanksgiving
The commemoration of Thanksgiving ought to last 365 days in the year. Let us do a little homework and think of those things we ought to be thankful for.
Appreciate Your Opportunities
Appreciate life. Appreciate and respect others. Appreciate your own spiritual heritage. Appreciate humility, responsibility, and keeping pledges.
Admonitions of Gratitude
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Thanksgiving
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How Lucky Can You Be!
Sometimes we need to take a step back and realize how lucky we are to have so many blessings in our lives - especially the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Upward Reach
After inviting Louise Lake to bear her testimony on the importance of gratitude in our trials, Adam S. Bennion counsels students to keep an upward reach toward heaven. Keep your spiritual channel open to receive God's revelations and blessings.
Be Thankful
Richard L. Evans encourages students to be thankful and optimistic, trusting that many blessings await them despite the challenges of the world.
