112. Today I am grateful to have witnessed my friend’s marriage sealing

I went back to the temple today, but this time it was to witness the sealing of one of my best friends. It was so wonderful to see my friend and her husband to make covenants with each other and God and to be sealed for eternity. I am excited to see what the future holds for them.

I was one of her bridesmaids and after the sealing we had a really fun photo shoot and then went out for dinner. The groom’s mother paid for everyone which was really nice of her and appreciated.  

I am also grateful for my supervisor for allowing me to take the day off to attend the wedding.

111. Today I am grateful that the Edmonton temple has reopened

Today I had the opportunity to go to the Edmonton LDS temple for the first time since it closed in June for renovations. It is great having a temple so close by!

110. Today I am grateful for this heart-warming rendition of “Where are you Christmas”

Yesterday I posted a video of Josh Groban singing O’ Holy Night which of course is amazing. Today I came across this video that had just been uploaded that I fell in love with. There is a Utah-based music group; I believe it includes two men, called the PianoGuys. I never heard about them before today but they seem like a pretty cool group. In this video they are playing the music to “Where are You Christmas”, most of the song is instrumental which is beautiful but the part I love the most is at the end when the pianist daughter comes out to sing the chorus of the song.  She is such a beautiful little girl with a beautiful voice. After she sings she runs to hug her dad and you can just feel the love between them.

I am grateful for all the wonderful Christmas songs and music that fill me with joy. It is one of the things I love most about Christmas!  

109. Today I am grateful for Josh Groban and O’ Holy Night

My favourite singer, singing my favourite Christmas song! This song itself stirs within me a powerful emotion of peace and love for others and for my Savior. Combine that with Josh Groban’s amazing voice and it is even more powerful.

108. Today I am grateful for Christmas lights

Another thing I love about Christmas time is the lights. I love seeing houses and buildings lit up for Christmas. And the streets decorated with lights and snowflakes. It makes everything look Merry and Bright!

107. Today I am grateful for the love of God

Today I was reading my scriptures and I came across a scripture that I have read and heard many times. John 3:16-17 which reads “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. For God sent not his son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.” 

While reading this scripture, I was overcome with an increased testimony and gratitude for the love of God. Being Christmas time, we recognize the birth of Christ, the son of God. However, it is because of God’s love for us that Christ was sent to earth to save us. I love how the scripture says that Christ was not sent to the world to condemn us but to save us. We know from the scriptures that Christ was not judgemental. He did give us commandments to follow but he showed us how to live through love. Just as our Heavenly Father loves us so does our Savior, Jesus Christ who taught us to love each other.

Reading this scripture today has increased my desire to be more loving to everyone. I am grateful for that as well.

106. Today I am grateful that I won’t need to buy more new tires

I took my car in to a tire shop today to get the winter tires put on. I also asked them if they could check my tires for leaks as the tire pressure has been dropping quite a bit lately. It turns out that they just needed a good cleaning due to build up of gunk between the tires and rims. I am very grateful that I will not have to buy more new tires in the spring!