There is a scripture in the Book of Mormon that says, "[A]nd [God] hath spoken unto you in a still small voice, but ye were past feeling, that ye could not feel his words." (1st Nephi 17:45). The context of this scripture is not as important here as the teaching included on how the Holy Spirit speaks to us. This scripture describes it as a still small voice, but one that is felt more than heard. Feeling that voice is one of the greatest comforts and blessings that comes to me from living the gospel of Jesus Christ. I have never experienced anything that can compare to the perfect peace that comes from that divine presence.
What can we do to invite that presence? I was asking myself that question a few days ago as I realized that I was not experiencing that connection as consistently as I believed God was willing to share it. I offered a simple prayer asking what I could do to invite the Holy Spirit more into my life, to offer both counsel and peace. The answer was not what I expected: write down your thoughts as you study the scriptures. I've taken the time to do that the past few days and in doing so I've spent more time pondering and applying what I read. And doing that has brought the companionship of the Spirit. It is a simple thing to do though not always easy with a busy schedule and plenty of other things to demand my attention. But the peace that comes I would not trade.
What can you do to invite the Holy Spirit's presence?
