Happy Thanksgiving!

And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to the which also ye are called in one body; and be ye thankful.

- Colossians 3:15

It's that time again!!! Thanksgiving time!! I've just been thinking a lot lately...especially considering the season and time were in right now but there's just sooo much to be thankful for. So what does it really mean to be thankful and to live in a spirit of thanksgiving? Does it mean for just a day? Does it mean for just the holidays? Does it mean just saying thank you a bunch? I was lucky and had the chance to go to the temple today and that kind of dawned on me that it shouldn't be just a seasonal thing...it shouldn't be put up like decorations and then just take it all down when the snow melts...Giving thanks from your heart is a constant thing... the Prophet Alma taught to "counsel with the Lord in all thy doings, and he will direct thee for good; yea, when thou liest down at night lie down unto the Lord, that he may watch over you in your sleep; and when thou risest in the morning let thy heart be full of thanksunto God; and if ye do these things, ye shall be lifted up at the last day." It's a nightly thing. It's an every morning thing. It's a daily thing. And if we let that peace of God rule our hearts and we give thanks for all that we have we will be a happier people. Elder Wirthlin said that "Living in thanksgiving daily is a habit that will enrich our lives and the lives of those we love." When it becomes we know that we are truly living in thanksgiving in every aspect of our lives..... I just wanted to let you know how grateful I am for all of you...my family, friends, whoever...I love you all and want to thank you for all of your support! I'm also way thankful for the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the blessings that have come from being a member of His church. Who knows where I'd be without it but I'd rather think of where I am with it. It's meant everything to me and for that I am truly grateful and for everything else that I have! I hope you all have an awesome week this week!! Just letting y'all know that I'll be goin on a seafood diet this week..meaning when I SEEfood...I eat it!!! so don't expect any pics till I lose the turkey or in my case all the pig stomach.

Welp I'd better go but have a good week all of ya, keep this spirit with you always and I'll be talkin to ya next week!!!

One love,

Elder Ryan Lawter