In short, the Spirit can bless us with gifts and talents in every aspect of our lives. Joseph Smith received answers to them in a revelation even though he did not know what Williams questions were. Make two columns on the chalkboard. President Uchtdorf has said, Our birthrightand the purpose of our great voyage on this earthis to seek and experience eternal happiness. What a comforting doctrine! Some think of the Holy Spirit as an "it" and others an impersonal being. Freebies are coming to an inbox near you. Endocrinology is the study of hormones. This agrees with Isaiah 11:2-3 if "the Spirit of . Ensign April 2016 Always Retain a Remission of Your Sins Conference address by Elder David A Bednar. All Rights Reserved. Am I happy? Jenny misses the happy warm feeling she gets at church and the things she learns. Tell the children about a time when you were blessed because someone shared his or her spiritual gifts. Having Joy and the Holy Spirit 92. by Raquel Cedillos. But you do know him, because he remains with you and will be in you (Jn 14:16-17). Being a person, the Holy Spirit has feelings. Sabrina Moura of Fortaleza, Brazil, said the Holy Ghost confirmed to her during the devotional that prayer is aligning oneself with God. Listen now (106 min) | Church with Jesse Lee Peterson, Sunday, February 28, 2021: In Boston, MA, school officials suspended advanced classes because more black children underperformed academically. (To think about and consider) The scriptures tell us that many prophets received revelation from the Lord as they were pondering upon the things of God. How can you teach your family to recognize the still, small voice of the Spirit? God has provided us with the gift of the Holy Ghost so He can constantly bless us with His companionship and help. As I have just been told that I will also be doing chapel next year, this is a great idea to put in my ideas folder. The stake president assigns a topic, usually an address from general conference, and we are expected to seek the guidance of the Spirit in preparing our talks. The servants were expected to use the talents they had been given to gain more. He is the churchs greatest ally in its evangelizing effort. Maybe you could play a game in which someone whispers important instructions amid distracting noises. Invite the children to think about how they would explain to someone how the Lord speaks to them. The Holy Ghost speaks to my mind and my heart. This is because Heavenly Father knows all things, including what is best for us. It does not matter how many spiritual experiences one may have, whoever does not testify of Christ does not show evidence of being filled by the Spirit. Parley P. Pratt said that the Spirit quickens all the intellectual faculties, increases, enlarges, expands and purifies all the natural passions and affections.