Good Advice

Sunday was our Stake Conference. When we arrived we found that we would be taking part in a conference involving 72 stakes. We had the pleasure of watching a broadcast from the conference center in Salt Lake City. President Eyring was one of our speakers. He gave us good advice on how to keep the Spirit with us. I'd like to share it with you.

First, start each day with prayer. I agree that this is a must. I'd let my kids go to school naked before I'd let them go without a prayer. In fact, you might as well be going out naked if you haven't had a prayer because you will be just as susceptible to the elements. Not weather, mind you, but Satan's elements of deception.

Second, choose to be in safe places. He said that we should choose to be in places where Satan is less likely to tempt us. For kids, that would mean places like seminary. It would also mean staying away from places where the Spirit cannot attend you. For adults, it means places like the temple.

Third, he spoke of being "spiritually sensitive." The power to resist Satan comes from the Holy Ghost. We must be obedient to the commandments so the Holy Ghost can be with us. If we are spiritually sensitive, we will be able to determine those activities and thoughts that invite faith in Christ and invite the Holy Ghost to be our constant companion. What a blessing!

Negotiating our way through life is difficult. I know of no better way to ease these negotiations than by following the advice of our leaders. I am thankful for leaders like President Eyring who encourage us with good advice.