May 22, 2022 YOUTH DOCTRINAL CLASS “How Can I Show My Gratitude to God?” for Aaronic Priesthood Quorums & Young Women – Come Follow Me – Lessons (Deuteronomy 6-8; 15; 18; 29-30; 34), Activities and Goals

Teach the Doctrine

Led by an adult leader or youth; 25–35 minutes

To begin a discussion about remembering the Lord, you could invite the youth to share experiences when they forgot something important. What were the results? What happens when we forget the great things the Lord has done for us? Invite your class or quorum to review Deuteronomy 6:4–9, 20–25. What do these verses teach about REMEMBERING THE GOODNESS OF GOD IN OUR LIVES? Choose one or more of the activities below to help those you teach learn how to feel more grateful for God’s goodness and express their gratitude to Him.

• Reading Luke 17:11–19 together can help the youth think about WHY IT IS IMPORTANT FOR US TO SHOW OUR GRATITUDE TO GOD. Consider asking questions that help them relate this story to their lives. For example, what are some possible reasons why nine of the ten lepers did not give thanks to the Savior?
  DOWNLOAD Give Thanks: Jesus Heals 10 Lepers – Jesus Thank you card (HERE or below)

  Why do we sometimes fail to express gratitude to God? Ask those you teach to think about times when they felt grateful, even when it was hard. What effect does expressing gratitude have on us? Why is it important to express our thanks to God? (See the scripture references in “Supporting Resources” for some answers.) What can we do to show our gratitude to God?

There are many hymns of praise and thanksgiving, such as “How Great Thou Art” and “Count Your Blessings” (Hymns, nos. 86, 241). You could ask the youth to SEARCH FOR WORDS of these hymns FOR THINGS THAT FEEL THEY FEEL GRATEFUL FOR. Invite them to share the things they found and explain why they are thankful for them. You could sing a few of these hymns together. Also, see the list of song visuals (you can download or view the words HERE or listed below*)

• President Dieter F. Uchtdorf’s message “Grateful in Any Circumstances” (see VIDEO above) helps us understand how to be more grateful. One way to help the youth learn from this message is to divide them into small groups and give each group one section of the message. Ask them to share a phrase or sentence that they feel summarizes what President Uchtdorf taught. Invite them to share something they learned about gratitude. They could also watch the video “President Russell M. Nelson on the Healing Power of Gratitude” (ChurchofJesusChrist.org). (See VIDEO below) What can we do to become “grateful in any circumstances,” no matter what they are? What examples have we seen of people being grateful despite their difficult circumstances?

Encourage class or quorum members to ponder and record what they will do to act on the impressions they received today. If they would like, they could share their ideas. Invite them to think about how acting on their impressions will strengthen their relationships with Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.

Supporting Resources