Daily Answers: Gratitude

​There are a lot of good, even great ideas for how to be better and do better. We hear them from friends and family, at church, and on social media. I can get overwhelmed with all the suggestions. Today in my scripture study I received an answer that I've heard from others many times before, but because I received this revelation after asking God in prayer, I knew this answer was from God for me.

My question today was, "What do I need to repent of?" I read "Hear Him" by our prophet, President Russell M. Nelson. He said, "It has never been more imperative to know how the Spirit speaks to you than right now. In the Godhead, the Holy Ghost is the messenger. He will bring thoughts to your mind which the Father and Son want you to receive. He is the Comforter. He will bring a feeling of peace to your heart. He testifies of truth and will confirm what is true as you hear and read the word of the Lord." The Spirit speaks to me as an idea or thought and a feeling which merge with my soul in a deeper change of heart than a suggestion heard from someone else. As I read the promises President Nelson bestowed such as "miracles in...marriage, family relationships, and daily work," I was reminded of a couple instances the day before when I paused before my reaction to a child and listened for a prompting and acted. I had the thought, "Be grateful." That was my answer. I need to recognize the personal revelation I receive and express gratitude to God in prayer.
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Instead of another item on my "to do" list, as I am grateful, I show my love to God and recognize that He knows me personally and knows what I need to hear and do right now.