Yesterday I sent you a story by Elder Boyd K. Packer, about how his wife was protected by the actions of an inspired young missionary. Here's what Elder Packer wrote next:
"[T]he elder who handed me the 20-mark note was David A. Bednar, a young elder serving in the South German Mission, who is now a member of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles. So why was it that this young elder from San Leandro, California, handed me the 20-mark note? ...I do not think he knew the consequences of what he was doing. That 20-mark note was worth six dollars, and six dollars to an elder is quite a bit!
"As you go through life, you will find that these things happen when you are living as you ought to live. If you can learn what the Spirit is, then you never need to be alone."
The Spirit he's talking about is also called The Holy Ghost. After you are baptized, you will be confirmed and receive the Gift of the Holy Ghost. Kylie received this gift 2 years ago and Jared will receive it later this year. The gift of the Holy Ghost will be with you all the time, as long as you are obedient and trying to do what's right. That's why Elder Packer said you don't need to be alone because you can always have the Holy Ghost with you.
The Holy Ghost is one of the best gifts you will ever receive. It will help you choose the right. It will help you make decisions. It will help you feel better when you are feeling bad. It will help you learn. It will help you be happy. I know this because that's what it has done for me, ever since I received this gift when I was 8 years old.
More about this gift next time... I love you!
2 comments:
I'm not sure how much sunk in, but I really appreciated it. And we did have a small discussion about the Holy Ghost. But now they're mostly concerned about who got put in jail (arrested) and who gets to go on a train.
At least they were listening!
Elena said " Oh yeah the Goly ghost! my teacher told me about it, I can feel it if I am quiet"
Thanks mom.
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