"When we understand this principle, that God offers us opportunities for blessings and blesses us through our own adversities and the adversities of others, we can understand why he has commanded us again and again to 'thank the Lord thy God in all things,' (D&C 59:7)."
"Like the pioneers, we should thank God for our adversities, and pray for guidance in meeting them. Through that attitude and through our faith and obedience, we will realize the promises God has given us. It's all part of the plan."
Presidency Hinckley has said — "Gratitude is the very essence of worship — thanksgiving to the God of Heaven, who has given us all that we have that is good."
The children of God have always been commanded to give thanks. There are examples throughout the Old and New Testaments.
"We have so much for which to give thanks. First and foremost, we are thankful for our Savior, Jesus Christ."
We also give thanks for revealed truths that provide a standard against which to measure all things.
"We give thanks for commandments. They are directions away from pitfalls, and they are invitations to blessings. Commandments mark the path and show us the way to happiness in this life and eternal life in the world to come."
"I pray that we will be blessed to understand the truth and purpose of the doctrines and commandments I have described, and that we will be faithful enough and strong enough to give thanks in all things."
