2-16: journals

Go have a read.

First, we talked about different ways that the Spirit talks to people. He speaks to each of us in different ways, and not always loudly, so it's important to figure out how he talks to us individually and recognize how it makes us feel.

These are just a few examples from the scriptures of how the Holy Ghost operates.

D&C 8:2 - Holy Ghost will tell you in your mind and in your heart

D&C 9: 8-9 - study and ask. right = burning feeling; wrong = stupor or confusion of thought

Moroni 8:26 - if we're humble then the Holy Ghost can 'fill us with hope and perfect love'

Galatians 5:22-23 - a list of feelings the Holy Ghost can bring us; the 'fruits of the Spirit'

John 14: 16-17 - Holy Ghost = Comforter = Spirit of Truth

The Holy Ghost talks to each of us differently. Some people cry. That's an obvious outward sign. But just because you DON'T react that way to the Spirit doesn't mean you're not feeling it. You have to figure out how it works for you.

JOURNALS

There are lots of things that we could write about. And there are lots of things that happen to use that are so important and make such an impact, we think we will never forget them. Our memories are faulty.

Think about recording times when you have felt the Spirit. What were the circumstances? How did you feel? Who was there? What were you doing? Did the Spirit prompt you to do anything? To change anything?

Everyone wrote for a few minutes about a time when they felt the Spirit.

Use that to figure out what you need to do to feel the Spirit again. Record times when you felt the Spirit. Read them again to bring back those strong feelings.