Of course, I am not sure if I can actually write one million things, but if I were to break down each element of gratitude, find all the levels and nuances, and describe the specific hue of each experience, I just might be able to state countless general and specific items. This is purely an exercise for me because of the General Conference talk by President Thomas S. Monson concerning becoming more grateful and returning to Father in Heaven in prayer and listing our reasons for gratitude. I have recorded only 100 things, but I feel I could write a 10,000 word essay on each item, so 100 x 10,000 = 1,000,000.
1. Father in Heaven and Mother in Heaven
2. Jesus Christ
3. The Holy Ghost
4. Unembodied and disembodied spirits and Angels, who work on my behalf continually.
5. Prayer
6. My Testimony
7. The Gospel of Jesus Christ
8. The Atonement of Jesus Christ
9. My reliance on Jesus Christ for everything
10. Forgiveness
11.Repentance
12. Faith
13. Mercy
14. Charity
15. Love & Peace
16. Hope in Christ
17. Grace & Ease
18. Compassion and Empathy
19. The four standard works (The Holy Bible, The Book of Mormon—The Second Witness of Jesus Christ, The Doctrine & Covenants, The Pearl of Great Price)
20. The words and counsels of modern day Prophets
21. Joseph Smith
22. Thomas S. Monson
23. All other Modern Day Prophets
24. Ancient Prophets, but particularly Nephi, Isaiah, Moses, Alma the Elder & Younger, Lehi & Nephi the 2nd, John the Beloved, Matthew, and many others
25. Clear direction
26. Commandments
27.
28. Genealogical Research Work
29. Family Sealings
30. Church Materials
31. Insights from other LDS scholars
32. General Conference
33. Callings
34. Sacrament
35. Church Meetings
36. LDS Non-Fiction Religious Written Works
37. Teachings received by my heart
38. A Mighty Change of Heart
39. Humility
40. Gratitude (a thankfulness for all He does)
41. Praise (a thankfulness for who He is)
42. Service (giving and receiving)
43. Revelations
44. Church sanctioned videos
45. Other uplifting, religious, LDS videos
46. Hymns
47. Having a eye single to the glory of God
48. Many, Mighty Miracles
49. Seminary & Institute classes and teachers
50. All church leaders
51. Specific examples of church leaders counseling and guiding me
52. Sacrifice
53. Adversity
54. My loving and selfless husband
55. Our children (I have four, two biological and two in love)
56. Our grandchildren (only other grandparents understand this one fully)
57. My parents and step-parents
58. My in-law parents
59. Our brothers and sisters,
60. Our extended family (this list is huge and goes back countless generations)
61. My dear, sweet, caring, loving, giving, sharing, compassionate friends (I wish I could name you all by name…this could make up the majority of my gratitude list)
62. The many missionaries that have impacted our lives deeply
63. Our sweet pets, who’ve made us laugh and give us such joy
64. Our universe
65. Our galaxy & stars we see
66. Our moon for its light and mystery
67. Kolob (where Heavenly Father works)
68. Our sun for its life, light, warmth, and stability of our solar system
69. Our precious earth
70. All of nature (all things that grow upon this earth)
71. All the living things on the earth (all that walk, swim, fly, and creep)
72. All of the water that brings me peace which passes understanding
73. Our atmosphere which keeps us safe, brings us the ability to live here, and provides amazing beauty
74. All of the land, including the plains, mountains, hills, & valleys
76. My mind and all of its intricate abilities, knowledge, memories, etc. etc.
77. My spirit, which I treasure, which I have hurt, & which I now honor and protect and love
78. My experiences, past, present and future
79. My feelings and emotions, which continue to teach me
80. My gifts and talents, which I am growing and developing
81. My health, including the endless things I can do
82. My dreams and visions
83. All the things I have learned and applied and shared
84. My growing ability to love, by virtue of the Great Exemplar
85. My life and breath, which is a gift from Jesus Christ
86. My interests, particularly my joy of reading and drive toward learning
87. My knowledge and use of sign language
88. Our home and the shelter it affords us
89. All the material things that have been freely and generously given to us
90. The modern conveniences which make life easier & more enjoyable
91. Our vehicles
92. Our spa bedroom
93. Our genealogy and the work that’s been accomplished
94. Our personal photographs and videos
95. Our newly-gained knowledge of giving our bodies what they need to operate at their optimum
96. People who share their knowledge, wisdom, gifts, insights, goods, and food with us
97. Our opportunities to serve others
98. All the books I’ve devoured and the long list of others I intend to read
99. My current health situation and all the lessons I’m being taught
100. Our vacations and time with our family
