LDS Freedom Forum

The thread on grace reminded me of this:

I served a mission in the Austria Vienna mission. In May of 2000 a few months before I came home, F. Burton Howard came and spoke to all the missionaries. He said a couple things that struck me: 1st was that he has lots of meetings with the Quorum of the 12. In one of these meetings President Packer said: "I'm afraid we have a church full of members with the gift of the Holy Ghost but not the constant companionship of the Holy Ghost." The other thing that stood out was when he said that the Prophet receives so much revelation that the general church body never even hears about. One example he gave at the time was that President Hinckley gave council to the Patriarchs that when they give a Patriarchal Blessing they are no longer required to pronounce lineage through one of the 12 tribes if they are not so inspired.

Food for thought: If you were in a courtroom and everyone was pointing their finger at you, accusing you of being a disciple of Christ, would there be enough evidence to convict you? What are you doing to enable the constant companionship of the Holy Ghost in your life?

Excellent topic. I'm in need of some tuning up. It really does boil down (as does everything) to the primary answers. There is a reason that we repeat the same basic topics year after year in primary.

How can we expect to be in touch with the Spirit if we aren't in constant prayer and daily study? For me, it's as simple as whether I'm studying my scriptures, being thoughtful about my prayers and have a spirit of gratitude. When those pieces aren't there, I'm just about guaranteed to find myself in an unhappy funk.

Just this morning I was thinking about the words of the hymn I Need Thee Every Hour. It's so true, and it's no wonder we find ourselves unhappy when we are not in tune enough to connect with that help and have our needs satisfied.

No...........and I suspect "few their are that find it"..............including "leaders"..otherwise, they would be servants

No.. When I was babtized... I recieved the "Gift", but not the Companionship until many years later when my life changed.

Repentece from the heart and service as well as a desire to be a better person is what I do to have the companionship of the Holy Ghost as well as going out with the missionaries and bearing my testimony of Jesus Christ and the teachings of The Church Of Jesus Christ.

They that are wise and HAVE RECEIVED THE TRUTH, have taken the Holy Ghost for their guide, and have not been deceived,..
to those who receive truth the Holy Ghost reveals more truth. and by the power of the Holy ghost ye may know the truth of all things. Power and truth, and wisdom come by being true to the truth previously revealed. Those who chose not to receive truth, reject the companionship of Holy Ghost, those who are deceived must look or seek or ask in the name of Christ. The average person thinks they have the 'facts' the 'news' and are following the propaganda of the Party Line and are not looking. the Truth is hidden in Plain Sight. Many just dont want to know, choosing the path of least resistance. Chosing security over liberty. Deep in side wanting to believe the Government is telling the truth. Wanting the Gov to sheild them from the truth. Being afraid to stand for something. Rise up oh men of God. Break the chains of tyranny. Hurl defiance upon the enemy! Adelante Hermonos. Levanta la Bandera de Libertad!

amen