Our Constant Companion | Henry B. Eyring
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- Опубликовано: 2 янв 2024
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President Eyring emphasizes the vital role of personal revelation through the Holy Ghost. He highlights the testimonies borne during the conference, indicating that the Lord speaks to individuals through the Spirit. The experiences of Helaman's sons, Nephi and Lehi, serve as a powerful example of receiving daily revelations, leading them to put an end to strife. This teaches the lesson that seeking and heeding personal revelation is crucial, especially in challenging times. The Holy Ghost can guide individuals line upon line, helping them navigate difficulties and make inspired choices.
President Eyring draws inspiration from Nephi's experience in obtaining the plates of Laban. Nephi's unwavering faith and obedience, coupled with guidance from the Holy Ghost, enabled him to accomplish a seemingly impossible task. This lesson teaches that in the face of daunting challenges, individuals can draw strength from their relationship with the Holy Ghost. Trusting in the Lord and being willing to follow promptings, even in unfamiliar and difficult circumstances, can lead to success and personal growth.
President Eyring acknowledges the difficulty of maintaining the constant companionship of the Holy Ghost but underscores its necessity in spiritually perilous times. He provides counsel on repentance and purity, emphasizing the weekly promise received through the sacrament. The lesson here is that individuals must strive for purity, repentance, and alignment with the Lord's purposes to qualify for the continuous guidance of the Holy Ghost. President Eyring also stresses the importance of wanting what the Savior wants, urging selflessness and a pure love of Christ in one's motives and prayers.
In conclusion, President Eyring's message serves as a heartfelt letter to his descendants, imparting three valuable lessons. The importance of personal revelation, overcoming challenges through faith and obedience, and the need for spiritual purity and selflessness are crucial principles in seeking the constant companionship of the Holy Ghost. The message encourages a life of devotion, repentance, and alignment with the Savior's will to receive the blessings and guidance promised through the Holy Ghost. The conclusion resonates with a powerful testimony of the living Christ, the Restoration, and the prophetic leadership of President Russell M. Nelson, reinforcing the overarching theme of seeking and maintaining the companionship of the Holy Ghost in the exciting yet challenging days ahead.
President Eyring's encouragement to review our lives for opportunities to repent and partake of the sacrament is a practical and transformative approach to maintaining a connection with the Holy Ghost. It reinforces the idea that repentance is a continuous process leading to spiritual purity.
In facing a pivotal career decision, I encountered the allure of a financially promising path that demanded compromising my Christ-like standards. Initially tempted by the prospect of material success, I found myself at a crossroads torn between financial gain and upholding my integrity. Wanting what Christ wanted for me meant prioritizing honesty, compassion, and Christ-like l conduct over immediate financial rewards. Choosing a career aligned with His teachings, despite potential challenges, not only preserved my integrity but also brought a profound sense of fulfillment, moral strength, and peace of mind. The message's emphasis is on unique and personal experiences with the Holy Ghost explaining the individualized nature of divine guidance. It encourages me to seek a personalized relationship with the Spirit and trust in the unique ways He communicates with me.
The counsel to want what the Savior wants and to pray with the desire for His will reflects a profound humility and trust in God's plan. It challenges me to surrender my own desires to the greater wisdom of the Lord. In navigating a complex relationship dilemma, I grappled with conflicting emotions and societal expectations. The world around me often emphasized personal desires and instant gratification, urging me to diminish my focus on the teaching of Christ. However, wanting what Christ wanted for me meant seeking what he wants for me, which is staying on the straight and narrow path and maintain this in my relationships. Despite the societal pressure to conform to fleeting norms, I chose a path aligned with Christ's teachings. This decision, although challenging at times, led to a more profound connection with the Holy Ghost, and a sense of peace that transcended the transient pleasures the world advocated. Choosing Christ's way in our different type of relationships unveiled a deeper, enduring source of joy, affirming that His desires for us encompass a lasting and fulfilling love that transcends societal expectations.
The reminder that feeling the Holy Ghost's influence is evidence of the Atonement working in our lives is a comforting assurance. It encourages one to seek those spiritual moments as tangible signs of Christ's redemptive power.
Some time ago, I found myself tempted to compromise on my values for the sake of recognition and financial gain. Wanting what Christ wanted for me meant reevaluating my priorities and considering a path that aligned with His teachings of humility, service, and ethical conduct. Choosing a career that prioritized making a positive impact over personal accolades became a transformative journey. Despite the external pressures to conform to worldly standards of success, aligning my desires with Christ led to a more profound sense of purpose, genuine fulfillment, and a commitment to using my skills for the greater good. The call to align our motives with the Lord's purposes and seek the pure love of Christ is a profound reminder of the selfless nature of discipleship. It challenges me to assess my intentions and strive for greater alignment with divine purposes.
The testimony of the Holy Ghost's role in testifying that Jesus is the Christ is profound. For me, the Holy Ghost serves as a divine witness, bringing clarity and assurance to our minds, affirming the reality of Jesus' atonement and His role as our Savior and Redeemer.
Amen
When we wait on the lord for prayers, we grown in faith. I have come to learn that the waiting period allows us to demonstrate humility, acknowledging that our understanding may be limited, and the Lord's plan is far wiser than our own. President Eyring's personal experience of feeling the Savior's love during prayers reinforces the idea that a connection with the divine is rooted in a relationship built on love and trust. It inspires me to cultivate a similar relationship in my own prayers.
The story of the home teachers being prompted by the Spirit to help a troubled daughter shows the real-world impact of heeding the Holy Ghost's promptings. It inspires me to be more aware of the promptings I receive and act upon them to bless others' lives.
Many people think the Holy Ghost effect makes people act strange. This is not true. The Book of Mormon shows how many people fell on the floor when the Power of God fell on them but they did not act strange. This message is truth revealed. The account of Helaman's sons, Nephi and Lehi, facing opposition and relying on the Holy Ghost is a powerful reminder of how we too can navigate life's challenges with divine guidance. It encourages me to seek personal revelation in my own struggles.
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