Gifts

Good morning, Father.  I thank Thee for the gift of another day.  I thank Thee, My Father, for the knowledge that I am Thy son.  I thank Thee for my Savior who has given me so much.

I thank Him for the gift of repentance.  I thank Him for His commandments.  I thank Him for His Priesthood and for the trust He has put in me to enable me to hold it.  I thank Him for His Atonement and the gift of the promise of resurrection and eternal life with Thee.  I thank Thee for my covenants, and for the gift of my wife and righteous family.  I thank Thee for the gift of the Holy Ghost to guide me.  I thank Thee for my life, my health, my happiness, and my opportunities to serve Thy other children.  I thank Thee for providing me with all the food, clothing, shelter, and comforts that I enjoy.  All that I have is from Thee.  Please help me to unselfishly share this bounty with my brothers and sisters.

I thank Thee for this beautiful earth, and for the beautiful sights and feelings that I enjoy.  I thank Thee for the knowledge that if I keep Thy commandments and my covenants that I will be privileged to inherit a place on this earth in the eternities.

I thank Thee for the holy scriptures.  I thank Thee for the ability to read them and to love them.  I look forward to the fulfillment of Thy promise of more to come.

I thank Thee for this Church, its marvelous organization, and for the prophets, apostles, and leaders that Thou hast called to manage it under Thy Son’s direction.

I thank Thee for my Savior’s love.  I love Him, and I love Thee.  Truly, all that I have comes from Thee.  I dedicate this day and my life to Thee.  Please direct me, and use me to help Thy children.

In the name of Jesus Christ, amen.