Gratitude for What We Have

In speaking of the miracle of the loaves and fishes, President Thomas S. Monson said in October’s General Conference: “Notice that the Savior gave thanks for what they had—and a miracle followed: ‘And they did all eat, and were filled: and they took up of the broken meat that was left seven baskets full.’ (Matthew 15:32-38) We have all experienced times when our focus is on what we lack rather than on our blessings. Said the Greek philosopher Epictetus, ‘He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has.’”
(The Divine Gift of Gratitude, October 2010 General Conference)

Let us be grateful for what we have been blessed with, instead of focusing on what we lack. We will be blessed as we acknowledge and express that gratitude to our Heavenly Father.