After baptism into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, there comes the ordinance of "Laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost." (Articles of Faith 1:4) The Holy Ghost communicates with out spirits mostly through our thoughts and feelings. President Packer said, 'The Lord has many ways of pouring knowledge into our minds to prompt us, to guide us, to teach us, to correct us, to warn us. the Lord said, 'I will tell you in your mind and in your heart, by the Holy Ghost, which shall come upon you and which shall dwell in your heart.' (D&C 8:2)"
Our teacher, Sister Stevens, taught us of four ways that we can be worthy to have the Spirit prompting us.
1. Desire to have the Holy Ghost. If we have a desire to feel the closeness of the spirit it will lead us to seek his companionship.
2. Invite the Holy Ghost into our lives through sincere worship in our homes, our churches and the temple.
3. Heed the simple promptings. When the spirit moves us to act then we must do so even at those times when they don't seem important.
4. Heed quickly. take action quickly when prompted to do so. If we are quick to act when the Lord calls us He will have more confidence in us. If we fail to act then He will be slow to call on us.
President Packer counseled "Learn to pray. Pray often. Pray in your mind, in your heart. Pray on your knees. Prayer is your personal key to heaven. the lock is on your side of the veil. And I have learned to conclude all my prayers with 'Thy will be done.'"
Experiences of promptings and prayer are part of the revelation our Heavenly Father has provided for us. We pray to him and he answers through promptings of the Holy Ghost.
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