Gratitude

With Thanksgiving coming up, I have noticed that a lot of people have been posting online about the things that they are grateful for. This was inspiring to me, helping me take notice of even the smallest things I have that I am grateful for, like my toothbrush so that I can have a great smile and feel good about myself, or my car that gets me all around town faster than I ever could if I had traveled by foot; and of course, I have an endless amount of gratitude for my family. However, the one thing that I feel most grateful for at this time is the Book of Mormon.  I feel most passionate about it now than I ever have. It is amazing to me how reading a story about the past can teach us so much. Most recently the scripture from Enos 1:4-8 has been so inspiring to me. It mentions how Enos hungered for a testimony. I feel like every time I pray, I want to feel as though i'm hungering for a stronger testimony by having a humble heart and open mind so that I can be taught by the Spirit. 

I am also so grateful for the Book of Mormon because it brings me hope and faith, knowing that our Savior does know each of us individually and that He loves us. I love the scripture  Mosiah 4:9, "Believe in God; believe that he is, and that he created all things, both in heaven and in earth; believe that he has all wisdom, and all power, both in heaven and in earth; believe that man doth not comprehend all the things which the Lord can comprehend."

We are so blessed to have the Book of Mormon and a living prophet, Thomas S. Monson who reveals to us more living scripture. I have a strong testimony of the truthfulness of the Book of Mormon. If you are ever doubting its truth, pray and ask and you will receive comfort knowing it is true. Reading the scriptures, especially in time of trial or decision making, has helped me gain peace, reminding me to go about my days with an eternal perspective in life. I am so grateful for this gospel and for the comfort it brings to me. I am especially grateful for the love and friendships I have gained from other members of the church.