An Ah Ha Moment...

Thanksgiving is just around the corner. I've been thinking a lot about gratitude. Today I had this ah-ha moment. Sometimes I do things to help students out that I think are going the extra mile. I'm happy to do it. I still remember what it was like to be student, so if I can pave the way for them, I try to do it. For example, giving them a lead or two (or more) with phone numbers and email addresses for places to do internships. I don't expect anything in return, but once in awhile a simple, "Thank You" would be nice. Perhaps the students think that because I am the professor I should be doing these things for them. Maybe they are right. Some students are very grateful and express their appreciation.

I wonder if God ever feels disappointed when I forget to say "Thank You" when things I ask for He grants. Or do I expect that He is supposed to do it for me, after all, I prayed for help, and He has the power to give.

I am reminded of Elder Eyring's talk where he said, "Tonight, and tomorrow night, you might pray and ponder, asking the questions: Did God send a message that was just for me? Did I see His hand in my life or the lives of my children? I will do that. And then I will find a way to preserve that memory for the day that I, and those that I love, will need to remember how much God loves us and how much we need Him. I testify that He loves us and blesses us, more than most of us have yet recognized. I know that is true, and it brings me joy to remember Him."

I am going to be better at acknowledging the Lord's hand in my life and all the bounteous blessings, both large and small. I wonder what my life would be like if all the small miracles and tender mercies God bestows upon me each day suddenly disappeared.
Life is Good!