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How has the Holy Ghost helped you?

  • Debbie

    The Holy Ghost has been a wonderful and constant influence in my life. He has guided me, inspired me, protected and taught me. I have felt his influence many times in my life and in many different ways. Shortly after I started working as a nurse, I felt confusion regarding the course my life should take. I prayed and asked for the Holy Ghost to help guide me. I made a decision to serve a mission for the church. As soon as I had made this decision I felt a peace and calm knowing that I had made the right decision. I know this feeling came from the Holy Ghost. The best part about the Holy Ghost is that he has confirmed the truthfulness of my beliefs. I have felt an undeniable confirmation and burning in my heart and soul that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is teaching the pure, true and complete gospel of Jesus Christ and that the Book of Mormon is a true book of scripture and that Joseph Smith did see God the Father and Jesus Christ and was called to be a Prophet of God. Show more

  • Bryson

    I have experienced the converting power of the Holy Ghost. By having it conferred upon me at the age of 8, I never appreciated it until a time in my life where I didn't feel the influence nor have the blessings of the Holy Ghost. The comparison between having the Spirit in my life and not having it was profound. The Holy Ghost helps me everyday, to know if I am doing the right things, and in so many other ways. It helps me "put off the natural man and becometh a saint through the atonement of Christ" (Mosiah 3:19). If I am living my life in harmony with Christ's teaching, the way my Father in Heaven and Jesus Christ would want me to live, the Spirit will magnify my abilities and enable all aspects of my life. Show more

  • Angelica Soto

    The Holy Ghost has helped me in everything and blessed my life so much. He guided those two missionaries to knock on my family's door and to testify about the restored Gospel. He blessed my home with peace and joy as my family and I would learn from missionary lessons. As I sincerely prayed to Heavenly Father, having faith in Christ, to ask the veracity of the Book of Mormon and of the Prophet Joseph Smith, the Holy Ghost enlightened my mind and filled my heart with peace and joy. After coming out of the waters of baptism, the Holy Ghost filled my heart and my siblings' hearts with so much pure joy and exceeding gratitude that we couldn't hold our tears back. In the days when I have felt much grief, the Holy Ghost has brought me loving peace and warm comfort. In the days when I have felt weak and wanting to give up, the Holy Ghost has lifted me up, encouraged me to keep trying, and strengthened me with more determination and patience. In the days when I have felt confused or anxious, the Holy Ghost has given me abundant reassurance that everything will work out in the end and has taught me that there must be opposition in all things in order for me to progress. The Holy Ghost helps me to make the right decisions, guides me to be in the right places and protects me to be with the right people, and lets me know how to use my talents to serve others. He has helped me to draw nearer to my Heavenly Father and my Savior Jesus Christ and get to know them more and understand their will for my life. In many ways and instances, the Holy Ghost has truly testified to me that the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints is the one and only true Church of the Lord. I welcome everyone to find out about these glad tidings. I'm so grateful for the companionship of the Holy Ghost. He will never let us down. I know if you invite Him into your life, He will guide you, comfort you, protect you and testify to you of the veracity of this true Gospel. Show more

  • Cody

    I can think of one specific example, where the Holy Ghost gave me a prompting, but I ignored it. It actually happened to me as a missionary. We were leaving our house, and got into the car. I was searching for the place we needed to go on the GPS. The GPS thought we were heading the other way on the street, so it told me to go out a different way. I could have easily gone that way, but I figured it would take more time, and it was easier to go out the normal way. Before we pulled out, I felt like we should listen to the GPS and go the different route. I ignored the feeling, and started leaving the normal way. We got to the first intersection, less than 1/4 mile away from our house. The man driving on the cross street didn't stop at his stop sign. I slammed on the brakes to avoid hitting him, but it was too late. We ended up broadsiding his car, causing plenty of damage to both vehicles. In fact, our car ended up being totaled. Thankfully, there were no severe injuries... just a sore ankle and a little bit of whiplash. But the lesson I learned has had a strong impact on my way of thinking. Even though the accident wasn't my fault, I've thought about this experience several times since it happened. If I had listened to the prompting I received from the Holy Ghost, the accident would have been avoided. I've learned a lesson from this experience... when the Holy Ghost tells you to do something, DO IT! Many times, we don't understand why we're receiving a prompting, but from the accident, I learned that it's better to just follow and obey, rather than rely on our own wisdom. The Holy Ghost is God's messenger. If we will listen to and obey his promptings, we can learn the truth of all things, and be guided in our daily actions. He will lead us back to our Heavenly Father. Show more

  • Steve

    During my first year in the church I had a wonderful experience where the Holy Ghost guided me as I served as a Sunday school teacher of 5 and 6 year olds. One child in particular taught me a great lesson. He found it difficult to endure the length of the lessons and would disrupt the whole class. Once, as we were discussing how Jesus had calmed the sea, I invited the chorister into my class to teach us a hymn “Master, the Tempest Is Raging” Hymns, no. 105. Like the storm referred to in the hymn, that child tempestuously raged until the chorister broke down in tears. I grabbed him and scolded him in the hall. I wasn’t pleased with myself, knowing in my heart that Jesus would never have done this. Not knowing what to do, I prayed for guidance. After one such fervent prayer, a specific thought entered my mind Send a letter home praising good behavior. I decided to give it a try. The next week I explained to my class that those who could listen and participate attentively in class would have a letter sent home describing their virtues. All their eyes lit up, and each, including my little tempest, prepared to be honored. In the next couple of weeks every child received a letter except the one who was the reason behind my efforts and inspiration. He would try, but he could not get through a whole lesson without a problem. Week after week this occurred. I prayed for him. I encouraged him privately each week, reminding him how badly I wanted to send him that letter. Finally it happened. Miraculously, he not only got through the lesson without disruption, but he even participated in the discussion. When the lesson ended, I excitedly told him of his great accomplishment. He smiled from ear to ear and walked out in triumph. That night I created a veritable epistle praising him. The following Sunday, a new boy walked into class. He looked like my tempest of weeks past, yet he had confidence and self-discipline that continued for the rest of the time I knew him. Show more

  • Bob.

    When I was fifteen, I blew out my left eardrum in a diving accident at the local pool. The doctor said it probably would not heal. Normal ear drum injuries are tears which heal readily. This was a perforation. He tried an unusual technique and told me to come back in thirty days to assess the procedure and get further instructions. For three weeks, every night my ear would drain an ugly discharge onto my pillow. I knew it was not healing. Was I was facing a life with impared hearing and continual ear infections? Then, one night as I lay in bed, I began to get scared about my ear problem. In our church, we can have priesthood blessings for the healing of the sick. I had heard many times from my friends how their dads had given them blessings and they were healed of various maladies. I felt alone. My family did not have this priesthood authority. (I could have asked for a blessing from my congregation leader, but that was lost upon the thinking of this fifteen year old.) I felt like it wasn't fair. Why couldn't I get a blessing and be healed? I cried. I was having a perfect little "pity party". I prayed to my Heavenly Father a prayer of help. Why didn't he love me as much as my friends? As I shed those tears, something wonderful happened. I began to feel a strange and wonderful feeling. Something that was coming from outside of my own faculties. It soon enveloped my entire body with a loving warmth. As I layed in bed, I received a feeling that I should not worry about my ear. I cried again. This time, they were tears of joy. The Holy Ghost had manifested to me. One of his names is the Comforter. I bear testimony of this. He has personally comforted me. The next morning there was no discharge on my pillow. In a week, the doctor exclaimed as he pulled his instrument from my ear, "It's second time this procedure worked for me in thirty-five years!! Your ear has healed." I already knew that. Show more

  • Jonathan

    As a young man I recall reading the scriptures alone most nights. One night I read a passage that described God weeping for his children. A powerful impression came to my mind that God loved me! The Holy Ghost spoke to my heart and my mind and I knew that God knew and loved me. Amazing! That feeling makes all the difference and gives me courage to press on in faith. I continue to have those kinds of experiences whenever is read His word. Show more

  • Brandt

    There have been many instances in my life where the Holy Ghost has spoken to me or prompted me in times of need. In recent times the Holy Ghost has prompted me to do or say things that have not only helped bring comfort or peace to me but also to the people around me. As a missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints I rely on the spirit to help me teach according to the peoples needs and to help them understand the Gospel of Jesus Christ in ways that they understand It and are able to particapate in the blessings of the Atonement of Jesus Christ. Not a day goes by that I do not pray for the guidance of the Holy Spirit that I may be able to follow the promptings that are so delicatly spoken to me during the events in my life. I have a testimony that if we follow the promtings of the Holy Ghost we will have happieness and joy in our life. Show more

  • Eric

    When I was very young, I was playing at a kids house I had never gone to before. My parents and family had no idea where I was. After an hour or so I had a clear impression that it was time for me to go home. My friend argued with me and told me all the fun we would have if I stayed, but I knew I had to leave right at that moment. I ran home as fast as I could and entered our home to find my whole family kneeling in prayer on my behalf. They told me why they were praying and I told them about my strong impression to leave my friends house. They then wisely explained to me how the Holy Ghost works, and that I had just experienced Him first hand. Since then I have had numerous subtle experiences when at the time seemed like nothing, but in hind-site were unquestionably more than that. Ii have very gradually come to know with certainty when I am being guided, enlightened, inspired, or directed by the Holy Spirit. Other ways of feeling the Spirit are described in Galatians, and many from The Book of Mormon, such as feeling peace, joy, long-suffering, meekness, etc. Perhaps the best aspect of recognizing the Holy Spirit in my life has been when I needed to know the truth about something. James testified that any man lacking wisdom would find the answer if his faith was strong enough. And a Book of Mormon prophet said "by the power of the Holy Ghost ye may know the truth of all things". In a world where it is often difficult to sift through information that comes from so many sources, I am grateful that God has prepared a way to find truth with absolute certainty. Show more

  • Monti

    While I was in training for an employment services mission to Spain it was discovered I had a brain tumor. I would normally have been very worried, wondering whether it could be successfully removed and whether I could fully recover, but I felt very calm. The Holy Ghost helped me see how my Heavenly Father was taking care of me, and I knew that whatever happened to me was in His hands. The tumor was removed, I fully recovered, our departure was delayed for only two months, and my husband and I were able to serve our mission to Spain. All the while I felt the calm assurance of the Holy Ghost that all would be well. Show more

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