In Psalms 100, verse 4 we read, "Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name." In Doctrine & Covenants 59:7, "Thou shalt thank the Lord thy God in all things." Finally in Alma 34:38, "That ye contend no more against the Holy Ghost, but that ye receive it, and take upon you the name of Christ; that ye humble yourselves even to the dust, and worship God, in whatsoever place ye may be in, in spirit and in truth; and that ye live in thanksgiving daily, for the many mercies and blessings which he doth bestow upon you."

These three scriptures remind us to have the attitude of gratitude to our Heavenly Father for the many blessings He gives us. Some of them we need, some of them are given to us for obeying His commandments and some, maybe even most, blessings are given to us because He loves us and wants to bless us. Each day we move throughout the day, sometimes recognizing the blessings and uttering a quick prayer of thanksgiving. Other blessings we may not even realize or look for in our lives. Sometimes, when I reflect on my life I think of the smallest things and am reminded of all the blessings I have. I think of being able to set this small electrical device by my bed at night to wake me up in the morning and it does! I think that as I move through my home the floors are comfortable to walk upon and the temperature in each room is quite inviting. I marvel that I can turn a lever and warm water comes out of the tap so I can shower. I realize I can go to my closet and there are many items of clothing to chose from in order to dress for the day. When I get to my destination I look around and think of all the things each person did in order to be in the same room as I am. Hundreds upon hundreds of miracles that often go thankless.

It is my prayer that as we move through this month and even on through the year, we will learn to see even the smallest miracles and offer prayers of gratitude for them. It will help us see all the good around us and let our Heavenly Father know that we are constantly mindful of all He does for us each and every day.

My love to you and yours,
Pat Romney