Blessing Basket

I was blessed yesterday because my teenager served me, simply by quietly making my bed.

The act was not uncommon, but the loving service was great because it came from a willing heart.

I think this excerpt from Sister Bonnie D. Parkin's talk in the 2007 April General Conference explains why the title of this post is Blessing Basket.

Let me share a sweet story with you. A family was going through a difficult time. It was hard for them not to focus on their challenges. The mother wrote: “Our world had completely crumpled, so we turned to Heavenly Father for guidance. Almost immediately we realized that we were surrounded by goodness and were being cheered on from every side. We began as a family to express our gratitude to each other as well as to the Lord daily. A close friend pointed out to me that our family’s ‘blessing basket’ was overflowing. From that conversation came a sort of game, which my children and I grew to love. Before family prayer each night we would talk about how our day had gone and then share with each other all of the many blessings that had been added to our ‘blessing basket.’ The more we expressed gratitude, the more there was to be grateful for. We felt the love of the Lord in a significant way as opportunities for growth presented themselves.”

What would a “blessing basket” add to your family?

Sister Parkin says, "Gratitude is a Spirit-filled principle. It opens our minds to a universe permeated with the richness of a living God."

How were you blessed today?