"We need to be acquainted with the promptings of the Holy Ghost, and we need to practice and apply gospel teachings until they become natural and automatic. These promptings become the foundation of our testimonies. Then our testimonies will keep us happy and safe in troubled times."
What can I add to that statement? Nothing except to say it is true and I hope my children are acquainted with the Holy Ghost. I hope they hear and feel him often. I hope that when in times of trouble they remember what that felt like and can pull those feelings back out of their heart.
"Elder Dallin H. Oaks defined a testimony this way: “A testimony of the gospel is a personal witness borne to our souls by the Holy Ghost that certain facts of eternal significance are true and that we know them to be true.” At another time Elder Oaks said, “Testimony is to know and to feel, conversion is to do and to become."
You can NOT give a testimony to someone else, they have to find it themselves. That is so frustrating as a mother. But it is also a comfort. Their salvation is theirs to gain because I'm sure they will do a better job of it than I will.
"Joseph Smith told us to watch for answers by paying attention to the thoughts and feelings that come into our minds. Over time we will learn to recognize these as promptings."
"...study it out in your mind..."
"...bosom shall burn..."
"...stupor of thought..."
These are necessary for us and our children to know. There is no way to give this to them but for them to find on their own. We can guide them, show them, tell them, but they have to grasp it themselves and then take it to their hearts. That is my greatest with in life.
"Having the capacity to receive personal inspiration will be necessary in the coming days."
A prophetic warning?
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