Inspiration/ Personal Revelation

"Each of us must stay in condition to respond to inspiration and the promptings of the Holy Ghost. The Lord has a way of pouring pure intelligence into our minds to prompt us, to guide us, to teach us, and to warn us. Each son or daughter of God can know the things they need to know instantly. Learn to receive and act on inspiration and revelation."
(President Boyd K. Packer, "These Things I Know", April 2013 General Conference)

"I never cease to be amazed by how the Lord can motivate and direct the length and breadth of His kingdom and yet have time to provide inspiration concerning one individual [...]. The fact that He can, that He does, is a testimony to me."
(President Thomas S. Monson, "Consider the Blessings", October 2012 General Conference)

"My brothers and sisters, the Lord’s purposes are often accomplished as we pay heed to the guidance of the Spirit. I believe that the more we act upon the inspiration and impressions which come to us, the more the Lord will entrust to us His errands."
(President Thomas S. Monson, "Consider the Blessings", October 2012 General Conference)

"One must be ever mentally and physically clean and have purity of intent so that the Lord can inspire. One who is obedient to His commandments is trusted of the Lord. That individual has access to His inspiration to know what to do and, as needed, the divine power to do it."
(Elder Richard G. Scott, "How to Obtain Revelation and Inspiration", April 2012 General Conference)

"There are some practical principles that enhance revelation. First, yielding to emotions such as anger or hurt or defensiveness will drive away the Holy Ghost. Those emotions must be eliminated, or our chance for receiving revelation is slight.

   " Another principle is to be cautious with humor. Loud, inappropriate laughter will offend the Spirit. A good sense of humor helps revelation; loud laughter does not. A sense of humor is an escape valve for the pressures of life.

  "Another enemy to revelation comes from exaggeration or loudness in what is stated. Careful, quiet speech will favor the receipt of revelation.

  "On the other hand, spiritual communication can be enhanced by good health practices. Exercise, reasonable amounts of sleep, and good eating habits increase our capacity to receive and understand revelation. We will live for our appointed life span. However, we can improve both the quality of our service and our well-being by making careful, appropriate choices.

   It is important that our daily activities do not distract us from listening to the Spirit"
(Elder Richard G. Scott, "How to Obtain Revelation and Inspiration", April 2012 General Conference)

"Personal revelation is the way we know for ourselves the most important truths of our existence: the living reality of God, our Eternal Father, and His Son, Jesus Christ; the truthfulness of the restored gospel; and God’s purpose and direction for us."
(Elder Robert D. Hales, "Personal Revelation: The Teachings and Examples of the Prophets", October 2007 General Conference)

"Revelation comes on the Lord’s timetable, which often means we must move forward in faith, even though we haven’t received all the answers we desire."
(Elder Robert D. Hales, "Personal Revelation: The Teachings and Examples of the Prophets", October 2007 General Conference)

"You have your agency, and inspiration does not—perhaps cannot—flow unless you ask for it, or someone asks for you.

"No message in scripture is repeated more often than the invitation, even the command, to pray—to ask.

"Prayer is so essential a part of revelation that without it the veil may remain closed to you. Learn to pray. Pray often. Pray in your mind, in your heart. Pray on your knees."

(President Boyd K. Packer, "Personal Revelation: The Gift, the Test, and the Promise", October 1994 General Conference)

 

"This timeless offer to provide personal revelation is extended to all of His children. It almost sounds too good to be true. But it is true! I have received and responded to that heavenly help. And I have learned that I always need to be ready to receive it."

(Elder Russell M. Nelson, "Ask, Seek, Knock", October 2009 General Conference)

 

"Every Latter-day Saint may merit personal revelation. The invitation to ask, seek, and knock for divine direction exists because God lives and Jesus is the living Christ. It exists because this is His living Church."

(Elder Russell M. Nelson, "Ask, Seek, Knock", October 2009 General Conference)

 

 Position Statement

I believe that God is the same yesterday, today, and forever. We have evidence through the scriptures that inspiration and personal revelation was received anciently and I know that it can happen today, and into the future. I believe that it was through revelation that the Church of Jesus Christ is back on the earth after the Great Apostasy. Also I know that I have received inspiration and personal revelation for my self and those whom I have stewardship or with whom I need to share the gospel. I am so grateful for the gospel in my life and I am so grateful that I don't have to live without divine help. I know that I need to ask for the help and that I need to study things out in my mind but that I will be led to the truth and to the plan that Heavenly Fathers wants me to follow. I am so grateful for divine help and pray that I will follow the inspiration and personal revelation that He sends.