Grateful living
What would, Keeping a daily record of things you are thankful for is this type of activity, be called?
What is keeping a gratitude journal?
The year the first Thanksgiving celebration took place.
What is 1621?
This is what President Monson said we should express in our prayers and in our daily lives.
What is gratitude/thanks?
The month the pioneers often entered the Salt Lake Valley.
What is July (specifically July 24th, 1847)?
A key phrase in Doctrine and Covenants 78:19 that tells us the Lord will provide for us if we are grateful.
What is "the fullness of the earth is yours"? (or "for the earth is full")
This term describes a feeling of appreciation or thanks
What is gratitude/thankfulness?
The name of the Native American tribe that celebrated with the Pilgrims.
What is the Wampanoag tribe?
This leader taught, "The thankful heart finds much to feel thankful for."
Who is President Russell M. Nelson?
The early pioneers often celebrated this day instead of Thanksgiving when they first arrived in Utah
What is Pioneer Day (July 24th)?
The book in the Book of Mormon that emphasizes being grateful for God's mercy
What is Alma?
When we count our blessings, we are trying to develop this Christlike attribute. What would this be called?
What is humility/a thankful heart?
This U.S. President officially made Thanksgiving a national holiday.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
According to Church leaders, one should express thanks for trials because they can bring about this positive result. What positive effect would this bring?
What is growth/strength/experience?
This is how early pioneer groups might have expressed thanks upon reaching their destination.
What is by praying/singing hymns/holding a service?
The command given often in the New Testament regarding prayer and thanksgiving.
What is to "pray always, and give thanks unto God for whatsoever ye receive"?
A modern prophet has encouraged us to "Count your many blessings; name them one by one," referring to what hymn?
What is "Count Your Blessings"?
The number of days the first Thanksgiving celebration lasted
3 days
This is the reason Church leaders emphasize gratitude even during difficult times.
What is because it brings peace/perspective/happiness?
The type of activities LDS youth today might do for a Thanksgiving mutual activity.
What are service projects/food drives/making gratitude lists/playing games?
This is the warning given in D&C 59:21 about those who are not grateful
What is that they "shall not inherit the kingdom of God"? (or "offend God")
This is the antidote for the "entitlement" attitude often found in the world today
What is gratitude
The food most likely NOT eaten at the first Thanksgiving, despite popular belief.
What is turkey/cranberry sauce/pumpkin pie? (Turkey was available, but not confirmed as the main dish; potatoes and sweet potatoes were not available, and sugar/flour for pie was likely scarce)
A prophet taught that this is what the Lord requires in return for His bounteous blessings.
What is our gratitude/obedience?
The LDS principle related to self-reliance that helps us be thankful for what we have.
What is living within our means/avoiding debt/having food storage?
The phrase in the Book of Mormon that encourages us to "live in thanksgiving daily."
What is Alma 34:38? (or "live in thanksgiving daily for the many mercies and blessings which he doth bestow upon you")