I have thought a lot lately about what a wonderful gift the Holy Ghost is in our lives. As we are worthy, obedient, and doing our best to keep the commandments and do our Father's will, we are promised that the Holy Ghost, a member of the Godhead, will be with us through all that we do. What a comfort it is to know that we will never be left alone. We will always have The Spirit with us to help us make decisions, protect us from danger, and comfort us.
I have tried this Summer to focus more on truly listening to the Spirit, finding quiet time to think about what Heavenly Father would have me do, and responding to those promptings. I have learned that the Holy Ghost can be as much involved in our lives as we let Him. As we follow promptings to serve and to act, our confidence in the Spirit, as well as our own ability to receive personal revelation both grow and we are able to receive further instruction. Interestingly we also learn humility in learning our need for depending on the Spirit and seeking what The Lord would have us do - instead of our own desires. It is humblingly to know how big a part of our lives The God of all the Universe wants to be in our individual lives. I have a long ways to go with learning to recognize and following the Spirit, but I know what Sister Beck said last conference is true,“The ability to qualify for, receive, and act on personal revelation is the single most important skill that can be acquired in this life.”
I'm grateful for the Gift of the Holy Ghost in my life and hope to show my gratitude by heading its promptings and learning to better receive and act on personal revelation.
For behold, again I say unto you that if ye will enter
in by the way, and receive the Holy Ghost, it will show unto you all
things what ye should do. (2 Nephi 32:5)
Neither is man capable to make them known, for they
are only to be seen and understood by the power of the Holy
Spirit, which God bestows on those who love him, and purify
themselves before him. (Doctrine & Covenants 76:116)
For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit
of man which is in him? even so the things of God
knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God. (1 Corinthians 2:11)
And whoso having faith you shall confirm in my church,
by the laying on of the hands, and I will bestow the gift of
the Holy Ghost upon them. (Doctrine & Covenants 33:15)