“So, for many reasons, we need the constant companionship of the Holy Ghost. We desire it, yet we know from experience that it is not easy to maintain. We each think, say, and do things in our daily lives that can offend the Spirit. The Lord taught us that the Holy Ghost will be our constant companion when our hearts are full of charity and when virtue garnishes our thoughts unceasingly (see D&C 121:45).
For those who are struggling with
the high standard needed to qualify for the gift of the Spirit’s companionship,
I offer this encouragement. You have had times when you have felt the influence
of the Holy Ghost. It may have happened for you today.
You can treat those moments of
inspiration like the seed of faith that Alma described (see Alma 32:28).
Plant each one. You can do that by acting on the prompting you felt. The most
valuable inspiration will be for you to know what God would have you do… When
you demonstrate your willingness to obey, the Spirit will send you more
impressions of what God would have you do for Him.
As you obey, the impressions from
the Spirit will come more frequently, becoming closer and closer to constant
companionship. Your power to choose the right will increase. (“Gifts of the
Spirit for Hard Times” HENRY B. EYRING; BYU Devotional, Sept. 10, 2006)
