That ye contend no more against the Holy Ghost, but that ye receive it, and take upon you the name of Christ; that ye humble yourselves even to the dust, and worship God, in whatsoever place ye may be in, in spirit and in truth; and that ye live in thanksgiving daily, for the many mercies and blessings which he doth bestow upon you.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
It’s a scripture that I had read before, but first noticed on my mission. I like the imagery of the last line: The phrase “live in thanksgiving daily” suggests that giving thanks is more than just a word or a thought, but is actually a way of life. And this verse also calls to mind the many blessings that God gives us all — which I for one all too often forget. It’s a great image, of showing our thanks through our actions. And I know that if I can remember to live in thanksgiving daily for the many blessings that I have been given, then I will be moving in the right direction.<\/p>\n
Happy (belated) Thanksgiving, everyone!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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