Mom's Moment
November 24, 2009
So, I wasn't sleeping very well...finally got up at 2:00 a.m. to be "productive!" There are so many things I want to share, but need to pick and choose so as not to be too long-winded...you can thank me later!
In a conference talk given by Elder Richard G. Scott, he talks about receiving spiritual guidance. One of the most important things we can learn in our lives is how to discern promptings of the spirit. Elder Scott said, "Impressions of the Spirit can come in response to urgent prayer, or [may be] unsolicited when needed. Sometimes the Lord reveals truth to you when you are not actively seeking it, such as when you are in danger and do not know it. However, the Lord will not force you to learn. You must exercise your agency to authorize the Spirit to teach you. As you make this a practice in your life, you will be more perceptive to the feelings that come with spiritual guidance. Then, when that guidance comes, sometimes when you least expect it, you will recognize it more easily."
He also explained something of the Adversary:
"I share a warning. Satan is extremely good at blocking spiritual communication by inducing individuals, through temptation, to violate the laws upon which spiritual communication is founded. With some he is able to convince them that they are not able to receive such guidance from the Lord.
Satan has become a master at using the addictive power of pornography to limit individual capacity to be led by the Spirit...it is one of the most damning influences on earth."
"Have patience as you are perfecting your ability to be led by the Spirit. By careful practice, through the application of correct principles, and by being sensitive to the feelings that come, you will gain spiritual guidance."
There are many other important elements in Elder Scott's talk. I'd highly recommend reading it several times. Personal revelation is real and it is our responsibility to seek out. Our Heavenly Father will not force it upon us.
I love each one of you SOOOOOOOO much!!! Hope you continue doing well!!
Love,
Mom
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