"Mercies and blessings come in different forms--sometimes as hard things. Yet the Lord said, 'Thou shalt thank the Lord thy God in all things' (D&C 59:7). All things means just that: good things, difficult things--not just some things. He has commanded us to be grateful because He knows being grateful will make us happy. This is another evidence of His love."
(Bonnie D. Parkin, "Gratitude: A Path to Happiness," Ensign, May 2007, 35)
Isn't it wonderful how the commandments we are given are for OUR benefit? The Lord certainly does not benefit from our worship of Him-we do! He is not some self-promoting Individual that asks all to worship Him in some kind of egotistical manner-it is a privilege to do so, and one that will bring us closer to Him and therefore benefit us. Moses 1:39 says, "...this is my work and my glory, to bring to pass the immortality and eternal life of man." We are God's work. We are His glory. And just as the commandment to worship Him is for our benefit, we are also subsequently benefited as we are grateful for ALL things that befall us. Commandments are derivatives of love-pure, perfect love.
Out with the Old, In with the New
12 years ago
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Did you get a mission call? I think not!
Okay, so I might be a hypocrite, but I want to have something new to read! How am I supposed to keep up with you if you don't blog?!? :)
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