Date: Sept. 30, 2008
Principles and Doctrines: Prayer and pondering the scriptures help prepare us to receive the influence of the Holy Ghost.
Obedience to the commandments is an important prerequisite to have the Gift of the Holy Ghost with us at all times. Also, along with obedience to the commandments, we need to incorporate prayer and humility. It is important that we learn how to pray and receive answers to our prayers. The Scriptures teach that we can inquire of the Lord about anything, and if we are faithful, we will always receive an answer, even if it is not the answer we are seeking.
Supporting Scriptures:
1 Nephi 11:1-We were made God's image, and He has a body just like us. In our prayer, he speaketh to us like one man to another, this shows his ultimate humility to treat us like he does.
2 Nephi 4:15-16-The Scriptures are here for the benefit of the children of man. The way we use these sacred works can be pleasing to the Lord, as long as we us them for the good of our spirituality.
Inspirational Writings:
Prayer and deeply studying the scriptures are great ways to increase our closeness to God. From personal experience, I can honestly say that every time I am feeling lonely, or troubled, I can always turn to the written word of God for comfort and strength. This is a great way as missionaries to fully prepare to teach the gospel with the Spirit. When we faithfully come to God in prayer and scripture study, we increase the Holy Ghost with us.
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