Gratitude

Gratitude is a feeling of appreciation and thankfulness for blessings or benefits we have received. As we cultivate a grateful attitude, we are more likely to be happy and spiritually strong. We should regularly express our gratitude to God for the blessings He gives us and to others for the kind acts they do for us.

The Lord has promised, “He who receiveth all things with thankfulness shall be made glorious” (Doctrine and Covenants 78:19). Gratitude is an uplifting, exalting attitude. People are generally happier when they have gratitude in their hearts. We cannot be bitter, resentful, or mean-spirited when we are grateful.

We should be thankful for the wonderful blessings that are ours and for the tremendous opportunities we have. We can be thankful to our parents, family, friends, and teachers. We should express appreciation to everyone who has assisted us in any way.

We should thank our Heavenly Father for His goodness to us by acknowledging His hand in all things, thanking Him for all that He gives us, keeping His commandments, and serving others. We should especially thank Him for His Beloved Son, Jesus Christ, for the Savior’s great example, for His teachings, for His outreaching hand to lift and help, for His infinite Atonement.

Additional Talks

“Highlight: Grateful in Any Circumstances—Dieter F. Uchtdorf”

“Thanksgiving Daily”

“In the Spirit of Thanksgiving”

“Because I Have Been Given Much”

“Elder Hales Talks about Gratitude”

“President Monson—On Gratitude”

“Come, Ye Thankful People”

“The Divine Gift of Gratitude”

Tabernacle Choir Videos

“I Stand All Amazed”

“More Holiness Give Me”

“There Is Sunshine in My Soul Today”