Continuing form ‘Express Gratitude’ Elder Richard G. Scott of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles (deceased) wrote:
Valued. You show knowledge is valued by expressing appreciation for it, especially in heartfelt prayers of gratitude. The Lord said, “He who receiveth all things with thankfulness shall be made glorious; and the things of this earth shall be added unto him, even an hundred fold, yea, more.”58 Continuing. . . .
- Used. Obedient application of truth is the surest way of making it eternally yours. The wise use of knowledge will permeate your life with its precious fruit.
- At the conclusion of an inspiring semiannual general conference, President Spencer W. Kimball counseled: “We hope that the leaders and members of the Church who have attended and listened to the conference have been inspired and uplifted. We hope you have made copious notes of the thoughts that have come to your mind. . . .While sitting here, I have made up my mind that when I go home from this conference this night there are many, many areas of my life that I can perfect. I have made a mental list of them, and I expect to go to work as soon as we get through with conference.”59
- Remembered. In previous chapters I have referred to the importance of writing down impressions. I would now like to expand and state that suggestion as a principle that, if understood, and consistently applied, will bring enormous blessings throughout your life. It is not difficult for me to explain nor for you to understand. However, it will require of you significant, determined effort to yield its full potential. With it you can learn vital truths that will bring you greater, enduring happiness and make your life more productive and meaningful. I suggest that you write down this principle and put it in a prominent place where you can ponder and apply it.
Throughout the remainder of my life I will consistently strive to learn by what I hear, see, and feel. I will write down the important things that I learn and I will do them.
If you were to stop reading this book at this point you would receive one of the most meaningful ways to gain peace with happiness that I could impart. If the principle that I just shared doesn’t seem important, think again. Much of what I treasure I have learned by carefully following it.
You can learn vitally important things by what you hear and see and, even more so, by what you feel, as prompted by the Holy Ghost. Many individuals limit their learning primarily by what they hear or what they read. Be wise. Develop the skill of learning by what you see and particularly by what the Holy Ghost prompts you to feel, and your capacity to do so will expand through repeated practice. Significant faith and effort are required to consistently learn by what you see and feel. Ask in faith for such help. Live to be worthy of it. Seek to recognize it. I suggest that you conscientiously practice this principle as you read the remainder of this book. ~Richard G. Scott, Finding Peace, Happiness, and Joy (Salt Lake City, Deseret Book, 2007) 84-87 (Continued . . . Express Gratitude III)
