Gratitude

'Tis the month for showing our gratitude. Many people are taking the time to list something they are grateful for each day as we progress through November. I love reading those posts, but participating in something like that myself really hasn't been on my radar; however, for the last couple of days I have been absolutely overwhelmed with gratitude. I do not believe it is simply due to Thanksgiving approaching, even with that being the natural thought pattern at this time of year. I think it's my Savior reminding me just how much I am loved.

When I really ponder on all of my blessings I cannot begin to express my gratitude to Him. I just don't feel like it comes remotely close to being enough. And so I have renewed some personal goals for myself that shape my life  around His teachings - I should be doing better at most of these ideas anyway and it's the best way I know to show my Savior my gratitude and love for Him. I can truly testify that we are individually known and cared for in this mortal life. We are absolutely not on our own or even close to it. My hope is that I can somehow strive to be worthy of all that I have.

I have been reading Larry H. Miller's autobiography since yesterday and I have not been able to put it down. I have been touched to learn about all of his good works and his philosophy about using his blessings to benefit others. I may not have billions of dollars, but I know there are ways I can serve more than I do now. With Thanksgiving nearing so quickly I hope to not only remember to be grateful each day, but to find ways to serve each day.

Sending all my love and appreciation to my family and friends that are those blessings I am so grateful for.