TrendZion

Passages drawn from the sermons and published works that carry this theme forward.

1. 1857·Lorenzo Snow·Apostle
   He goes to work, and associates his feelings and affections with theirs as far as lies in his power, and endeavours to secure all those things that are necessary for their comfort and welfare, and they, on the other part, have got to turn round and manifest the same feeling, the same kindness, and the same disposition, and to the utmost of their ability manifest feelings of gratitude for the blessings which they receive.
   Union of the Saints—The World is Trained to be Selfish—We are Dependent Upon Christ and Each Other—Individual Exertion Necessary to Accomplish the Purposes of God — jodcopy citation
2. 1979·Howard W. Hunter·Apostle
   I am grateful for the library of scripture through which a greater knowledge of Jesus Christ can be learned by devoted study. I am grateful that in addition to the Old and New Testaments, the Lord, through prophets of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has added other revealed scripture as additional witnesses for Christ—the Book of Mormon, the Doctrine and Covenants, and the Pearl of Great Price—all of which I know to be the word of God. These bear witness that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the living God.
   Reading the Scriptures — cojccopy citation
3. 1986·Ezra Taft Benson·Prophet
   Remember, young women, you may also have the opportunity to serve a full-time mission. I am grateful my own eternal companion served a mission in Hawaii before we were married in the Salt Lake Temple, and I am pleased that I have had three granddaughters serve full-time missions. Some of our finest missionaries are young sisters.
   To the Young Women of the Church — cojccopy citation
4. 1992·Robert D. Hales·Apostle
   When in prayer we say, “Thy will be done,” we are really expressing faith and gratitude and acknowledging that we will accept whatever happens in our lives.
   Gratitude for the Goodness of God — cojccopy citation
5. 1998·Gordon B. Hinckley·Prophet
   I am grateful to be able to say that the Church in all its operations, in all its undertakings, in all of its departments, is able to function without borrowed money. If we cannot get along, we will curtail our programs. We will shrink expenditures to fit the income. We will not borrow.
   To the Boys and to the Men — cojccopy citation
6. 2005·Henry B. Eyring·Apostle
   For me, knowing that turns my heart not only to my ancestors who wait but to the missionaries who teach them. I will see those missionaries in the spirit world, and so will you. Think of a faithful missionary standing there with those he has loved and taught who are your ancestors. Picture as I do the smile on the face of that missionary as you walk up to him and your ancestors whom he converted but could not baptize or have sealed to family until you came to the rescue. I do not know what the protocol will be in such a place, but I imagine arms thrown around your neck and tears of gratitude.
   Hearts Bound Together — cojccopy citation