Hello everyone!

Long time no post!

I have been thinking a lot today about the questions that you posed on revelation. How we each receive revelation can be so different that sometimes it is hard to answer, directly, how we can know if it is the spirit, or just ideas that we have.

It is true that some will feel the spirit so strong it is almost as though he was talking to them, and there was no way to deny that it was the spirit, but more often than not, the spirit will speak in a still small voice.

At one point, Oliver Cowdery wished to translate the Book of Mormon, along with the prophet Joseph Smith. It was not his time yet, and the Lord admonished him to be patient, but he also gave him a great lesson in personal revelation, and I want to share what he was told by the Lord:

"Behold, you have not understood; you have supposed that I would give it unto you when you took no though save it was to ask me. 


But behold, I say unto you, that you must study it out in your mind; then you must ask me if it be right, and if it is right I will cause that your bosom shall burn within you; therefore, you shall feel that it is right.


But if it be not right you shall have no such feelings, but you shall have a stupor of thought that shall cause you to forget the thing which is wrong;" -D&C 9: 7-9


While you are taking the challenge to decide if promptings are from the Lord, first ask yourself if they are good. If it is something simple, follow through with it and you will know after if you have followed the spirit because you will feel joy in your work, and confirmation that you have listened to the still small voice.

If you have a concern, and you wonder if it is of the Lord, take the time to ask him if he is sending you a warning, or if it is a thought from Satan. If it is of the Lord, you will find peace and answers. If it is of Satan, you will continue to feel anxious and not find peace.

Remember, and this is important! The spirit will NEVER give you feelings that make you doubt your self worth, make you feel ashamed or worthless. Those types of feelings ALWAYS come from Satan. If there is something that needs to change, the spirit will not make us feel worthless, but will give quiet encouragement.

This is just a little more on revelation. Of course, we talked today about ALL the many resources that the Lord has given us so that he can "direct our paths". If you have questions about revelation, try seeking it out through the scriptures and through general conference talks, and of course through prayer.

I promise that, over the weekend, if you really try to learn about revelation and to pay attention to the spirit's promptings, you will learn more about revelation, and how the Lord speaks to you personally through the spirit.

I will see you all tomorrow!

For your reading tonight, I would like you to take time to memorize one of the scripture masteries to the best of your ability, and to recognize its application in your life :)

Sis. Findley