Journey of Gratitude

 

    In school this week we are taking some time to remember to have gratitude in our lives. We read a talk from Thomas S. Monson titled, An Attitude of Gratitude. President Monson began his address by retelling the story of the 10 lepers from the Bible. I wonder if I would have been like the nine that were seeking the Priest instead of thanking the one who cleansed me? This picture by James C. Christensen is a wonderful depiction of the story of the ten lepers. I see wonder and awe in the eyes of the leper as he turns back to the Savior in gratitude. 

"And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, turned back, and with a loud voice glorified God, And fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks: and he was a Samaritan. And Jesus answering said, Were there not ten cleansed? but where are the nine? There are not found that returned to give glory to God, save this stranger. And he said unto him, Arise, go thy way: thy faith hath made thee whole." Luke 17:15-19

    It is vital that we remember to have gratitude. This year has been difficult. President Russell M. Nelson asked the church to flood the internet for seven days with messages of gratitude. How wonderful it was to look on my personal feeds and read the uplifting messages that were shared. During hard times it can be difficult to remember the good that we have been blessed with each day. I am grateful for all of the many blessings I have been given. Below there is a link to the song Count Your Many Blessings. I love this song and enjoy its gentle command to remember to have gratitude.    https://youtu.be/D7lhYa9WDSU