As I heard those words I sat forward in my chair, and paused. The realization of how strongly I could feel the presence of the Holy Ghost took me by surprise. There was a piano tuner in the other room and college students laughing out in the hallway, but among all this noise I found I could feel a definite sense of peace settling in the room. I could feel the tears in the back of my eyes and, with a smile I nodded.
The sense of the Spirit, or the ability to recognize His presence and counsel is something that has taken me a long time to develop. The spirit or the Holy Ghost is the third member of the God head(which consists of
God our Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost,) is what testifies of truth to all of God's Children. Those who have accepted the Truth of Christ's gospel and are Baptized receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. Who then remains as our constant companion, testifies, comforts, guides, warns, and teaches us.
" 26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid."
-John 14:26-27
As you read those words from the Savior take a minute to ask yourself, of those blessings which come from the Holy Ghost, which do you want in your life the most? How can you bring this Spirit, this Comforter, this Peace, this knowledge, this remembrance, or this separation from the world into your life?
To these questions I have three suggestions that will change your life.
- Pray: talk to your Father in Heaven and ask for the spirit to be in your life. He wants to hear from you, and you can feel of His love for you through the Holy Ghost
- Read your Scriptures: Either the Book of Mormon or the Bible, or any of the standard works, the Holy Ghost will testify of Truth as you read, and your understanding will increase. Also Read the words of the living prophets
- Attend Church: What better way to feel the Spirit of the Lord than in a building that has been dedicated as a house of the Lord?
I promise that as you begin to apply those three suggestions in your life you will feel a difference. You may have tried it before but without any success. I challenge you to go into each of these three steps with an open mind and a sincere heart. If you are willing to accept the Spirit into your life he will come into it. I know this will happen because I've tried it, and it has made all the difference.
"...if ye shall ask with a csincere heart, with dreal intent, having efaith in Christ, he will fmanifest the gtruthof it unto you, by the power of the Holy Ghost.
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