Father in heaven Quote by John A. Widtsoe

I would like to explain that I consider prayer above all an act of gratitude for existence.

— Saul Bellow

“Gratitude is a divine principle: ‘Thou shalt thank the Lord thy God in all things.’ (D&C 59:7.) This scripture means that we express thankfulness…

— Robert D. Hales

“In some quiet way, the expression and feelings of gratitude have a wonderful cleansing or healing nature. Gratitude brings warmth to the giver and…

— Robert D. Hales

“If the only prayer you ever say in your whole life is "thank you," it will be enough.”

— Meister Eckhart

“If the only prayer you say throughout your life is "Thank You," then that will be enough.”

— Elie Wiesel

“Whenever we pray for something and receive it, the thing that our people are taught to do is say, 'Thank You.' When you do…

— Bear Heart

“My prayer is an attitude of pure gratitude for having the opportunity to experience life on this earth with all its pain, heartache, worry,…

— David W Earle

A prayerful life is the key to possessing gratitude. We often take for granted the people who most deserve our gratitude. Let us not…

— Thomas S. Monson

We sometimes pray not for the things we want or need..... but to say thank you Lord for your blessings on me

— Mercy Pheona

Prayer is a supernal gift of our Father in Heaven to every soul. Think of it: the absolute Supreme Being, the most all-knowing, all-seeing,…

— Richard G. Scott

“PRAYER Dear Lord, teach me to cultivate a thankful heart as a gift to You and to the world around me. Remind me when…

— Carole Lewis

It is not only blessed to give thanks; it is also of vital importance to our prayer life in general. If we have noted…

— Ole Hallesby