(Thanks to The Redheaded Hostess for compiling these!)
The Gift of the Holy Ghost
“Baptism by water leads to the authorized opportunity for the constant companionship of the third member of the Godhead.” (Elder David A. Bednar, Ensign, May 2006, 28)“Women… who can hear the voice of the Lord, and who respond to those promptings, become invaluable instruments in His hands. … Never doubt that your influence is absolutely vital to preserving the family and to assisting with the growth and spiritual vitality of the church.” (Elder M. Russell Ballard, Ensign, April 2002, 72)
“Repentance takes care of the past, faith the future, and the Holy Ghost helps us with today.” (Elder Neal A. Maxwell, Heart, p.30)
The Holy Ghost and the Atonement
“If you have felt the influence of the Holy Ghost during this day, or even this evening, you may take it as evidence that the Atonement is working in your life. For that reason and many others, you would do well to put yourself in places and in tasks that invite the promptings of the Holy Ghost. …The reception of the Holy Ghost cleanses us through the Atonement of Jesus Christ.” (President Henry B. Eyring, CES Fireside for Young Adults, September 10, 2006, Brigham Young University).Impressions from the Holy Ghost:
“Impressions on the soul that come from the Holy Ghost are far more significant than a vision. When spirit speaks to spirit, the imprint upon the soul is far more difficult to erase. Every member of this church should have impressions that Jesus is the Son of God indelibly pictured on his soul through the witness of the Holy Ghost.” (President Joseph Fielding Smith, Improvement Era, November 1966, 979)“As we gain experience with the Holy Ghost, we learn that the intensity with which we feel the Spirit’s influence is not always the same. Strong dramatic spiritual impressions do not come to us frequently. Even as we strive to be faithful and obedient, there simply are times when the direction, assurance, and peace of the Spirit are not readily recognizable in their lives. In fact, the Book of Mormon describes faithful Lamanites who ‘were baptized with fire and with the Holy Ghost, and they knew it not.’” (Elder David A. Bednar, “That We May Always Have His Spirit to Be with Us, Ensign, May 2006)
“Write down impressions or thoughts that you feel came from God…. Thing carefully about whether the truth you received requires action. It is by obedience to commandments that we qualify for further revelation of ruth and light.” (President Henry B. Eyring, Ensign, July 2001, 13)
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