Hey everyone! This week was great! I was able to attend Alex's (a man we put on baptismal date back in Vista) baptism!
It was an amazing experience and I had the opportunity to confirm him a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and give him the gift of the Holy Ghost from God.
It made me think of the importance of the influence of the spirit in each of our lives, especially as we are members and can always have the spirit with us if we do what is right. I have been protected and guided as I have made decisions throughout my life through receiving spiritual promptings.
There is nothing as Important as the influence of the spirit in our lives, it testifies of truth, it comforts us, it protects us, it helps us to so good, it is our connection to our Father in Heaven, who loves us so much that he sent his only begotten son, Jesus Christ, to pay the price of justice, to offer mercy (Alma 42) - my invitation is for each of you to pray for spiritual promptings and the ability to recognize them as they come.
Promise God that you will act when you receive these promptings. As you do this and as you act on these promptings, your life will be filled with joy and you will know that you are doing the things the Lord wants you to be doing. You will become a greater example of Jesus Christ and will grow closer to and more fully understand our Heavenly Father and our savior Jesus Christ and the love they have for each and every one of us.
Love,
Elder Tanner Lawrence