My favorite parts of Elder Hales’ talk from last General Conference:- The Holy Ghost provides personal revelation to help us make major life decisions about such things as education, missions, careers, marriage, children, where we will live with our families, and so on. In these matters, Heavenly Father expects us to use our agency, study the situation out in our minds according to gospel principles, and bring a decision to Him in prayer.
- Some of us unwisely seek the Holy Ghost’s direction on every minor decision in our lives. This trivializes His sacred role. The Holy Ghost honors the principle of agency. He speaks to our minds and our hearts gently about many matters of consequence. Each of us may feel the influence of the Holy Ghost differently. His promptings will be felt in different degrees of intensity according to our individual needs and circumstances.
- Sometimes the adversary tempts us with false ideas that we may confuse with the Holy Ghost. I testify that faithfulness in obeying the commandments and keeping our covenants will protect us from being deceived. … All of us may be tempted to let our personal desires overcome the guidance of the Holy Ghost.
- As we receive the inspiration of the Holy Ghost for ourselves, it is wise to remember that we cannot receive revelation for others.
- The revealed truths of the restored gospel came through the pattern of seeking in prayer and then receiving and following the promptings of the Holy Ghost. … This is the same sacred pattern that allows personal revelation.
- “Pray to Heavenly Father, listen to the Holy Ghost, follow the promptings you are given, and all will be well in your life.”
- Through the Holy Ghost, we experience “the multitude of [Christ’s] tender mercies” and miracles that do not cease.
As you study this talk, I invite you to act upon the promptings that the Holy Ghost will give you.
I’m really excited about General Conference this weekend.
Rick Roberts
