November 2014 Presidency Message
Joy in Thanks
Said the apostle John, “If ye know these things, happy are ye if ye do them.” (John 13:17) The month of November brings sweet feelings of appreciation for the blessings which the Lord continually showers upon us. We are commanded to give thanks and have grateful hearts for the many blessings God has bestowed upon us. But, have you ever stopped to notice the joy that a simple prayer of thanks opens up for you.
Joseph F. Smith, sixth President of the Church, said: “The grateful man sees so much in the world to be thankful for, and with him the good outweighs the evil. Love overpowers jealousy, and light drives darkness out of his life.” He continued: “Pride destroys our gratitude and sets up selfishness in its place. How much happier we are in the presence of a grateful and loving soul, and how careful we should be to cultivate, through the medium of a prayerful life, a thankful attitude toward God and man!” Every life has peaks and shadows and if we focus on those, we may fail to notice the blessings which surround us and become sullen and despondent. Sisters, let a smile grace your beautiful faces. And during this wonderful season of thanks, let your pray of thanks shine bright as the morning sun that joy may fill your soul.
With great love from,
The Stake Relief Society Presidency
Sister Patricia Young
Sister Leilani Parker
Sister Sandy Garrard
Sister Betsy McCreary
Sister Sandy Garrard
Sister Betsy McCreary
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