For when we want to speak to God, we pray. - Romans 15:30, All these are the work of one and the same Spirit,and he distributes them to each one, just as he determines. All rights reserved. https://www.lds.org/general-conference?lang=eng President Henry B. Eyring's address at the October 2015 General Conference. google_ad_type="text_image"; If we allow the Holy Ghost to help us see things as they really are (Jacob 4:13), we can suddenly have a much more accurate and heavenly vision of life and those around us. (For a hint, look at Galatians 5:2223. Ask the children if they know what Joseph Smith and Sidney Rigdon were doing when they saw the vision in, Ask the children to close their eyes and try to perform a task, like coloring a picture or opening the scriptures to a specific verse. We are more godly in our character. It is usually when we are working on our part to understand a principle, to receive an answer to a prayer, to make a decision, or to choose a course of action, and so forth, that those thoughts come to our mind or feelings come to our heart from the Spirit. But I thoughtit was pretty great! You Can Be Sure the Holy Spirit Is Actually Speaking to You When You Are Being Shown How to Exalt Jesus Many are led astray when they think they are following the Holy Spirit but in actuality they are simply following their own desires, some other person's desire for them, or a false spirit. Baptism Talk on The Gift of The Holy Ghost to An Eight-Year-Old. Hormones are chemical mediators that are delivered to the blood by endocrine glands. In a sermon delivered in 1857, President Heber C. Kimball stated: "The Holy Ghost is a man; he is one of the sons of our Father and our God; and he is that man that stood next to Jesus Christ, just as I stand by Brother Brigham." 2 Joseph Smith said: A person may profit by noticing the first intimation of the spirit of revelation; for instance, when you feel pure intelligence flowing into you, it may give you sudden strokes of ideas. He is a comforter, warning, teacher, messenger, friend. He never wanted us to do this alone, which is why He has given us every help possible along this path through the blessings and gifts from the Holy Ghost. Seeing the confusion, Joseph Smith prayed for help. Why does keeping our covenants help us to have the guidance of the Holy Ghost? The Holy Ghost or as he is commonly known today, the Holy Spirit, is part of the triune Godhead. Story:Elijah was a prophet. (He talked about each principle and stacked them into a pile) Then he handed the stack to my nephew to try to tear throughand he couldnt get through! It is also a grace-based experience. I am so grateful for that comfort and that Kathy survived. Write on pieces of paper some of the spiritual gifts found inDoctrine and Covenants 46:1326andArticles of Faith 1:7, and hide them around the room. How can you use these scriptures to help them understand the power and blessings that come from hearing the voice of the Spirit? Come, Follow MeFor Primary: Old Testament 2022 1Kings 1719 With some guidance, young children can recognize the influence of the Holy Ghost in their lives. Oh, may I always listen To that still small voice. Tell about a time when the Holy Ghost helped you know in your heart what God wanted you to do or say.