Gratitude

Stories

“Count Your Blessings” (March 2011 Liahona and Friend)
President Henry B. Eyring encourages us to remember God’s kindness.
“The Most Precious Gift” (September 2010 Liahona and Friend) 
A girl weaves a serape for a missionary who introduced her family to the gospel.
“Sharing Time: Giving Thanks” (November 1998 Liahona and Friend)
Learn several ways to say “thank you.” Includes scripture stories about being thankful.

“Give Thanks for Everything” (January 2010 Friend)
President Thomas S. Monson shares a story about a woman who finds a way to say thank you despite her trials.
“Gratitude” (November 2002 Friend)
President Gordon B. Hinckley shares his thoughts on gratitude.
“Gratitude and Thanksgiving” (November 1985 Friend)
President Marion G. Romney (1897–1988) shares his thoughts on the story of the ten lepers.
“Jesus Heals the Sick” (May 2011 Friend)
A retelling of the story of Jesus and the ten lepers.
“Matt and Mandy” (September 2012 Friend)
Matt and Mandy express gratitude to the crossing guard.
“My Gratitude List” (November 2009 Friend)
Christina begins to keep a gratitude list when her father’s business struggles.
“New Shoes for Tillie” (October 2010 Friend)
Tillie gets new shoes because her father sacrifices his shoes.
“Nine Lepers and a Thank-you Note” (November 2007 Friend)
Shaun remembers to thank his grandparents for the gift they gave him.
“Pioneer Parasols” (July 2010 Friend)
Christiana lets her father exchange her parasol for flour.
“The Ten Lepers” (July 1999 Friend)
A simplified version of the story of Jesus and the ten lepers.
“What should I be thankful for in my life?” (November 2007 Friend)
Elder Oaks shares five things for which we can express gratitude.

“Be a Sunbeam for Jesus” (June 2010 Liahona and Friend)
A template for making cheerful thank-you notes. Includes comments from President Dieter F. Uchtdorf.
“The Choice to Be Grateful” (December 2011 Liahona)
The hidden picture activity at the end of President Henry B. Eyring’s message invites children to look for their blessings.
“Sharing Time: Count Your Blessings” (November 1999 Liahona and Friend)
Make a thank-you book to record your blessings.
“Sharing Time: Scripture Journal” (January 2010 Liahona and Friend) 
Includes a template for a doorknob hanger where you can list your blessings.

“A Jar Full of Thanks” (November 2011 Friend)
Instructions for filling a jar with items that represent blessings.
Coloring Page: “I am thankful to know that we are all children of God.” (November 2008 Friend)
Coloring Page: “My faith in Jesus Christ blesses my life. I am thankful for my blessings.” (November 2007 Friend)
“Sharing Time: Every Blessing that I Enjoy Here” (November 2008 Friend)
Includes a matching game.
“Showing Thanks” (November 2008 Friend)
A simple activity about gratitude. Includes a space for drawing.
“Count Your Blessings” (May 2010 Friend)
A simple illustration of the many things a young boy is thankful for.
“Thankful” (November 2007 Friend)
Includes a poem and a drawing page.
“Thankfulness” (November 2008 Friend)
A word puzzle about thankfulness.
“Two Little Words” (November 2007 Friend)
Includes instructions for making a gratitude journal.