Assignment Number Six

For this weeks assignment it was hard for me to make the time for it because everyone was leaving for college and I was nervous to spend time doing homework instead of being with my friends for our last days of summer. But then I realized what we were studying.

 

Choice 2: John 14:15–17, 26–27; 15:26–27; 16:7–8, 13–14. The Savior’s Instructions about the Holy Ghost

1. As you study the following verses, make a list of what the Savior taught about (1) what the Holy Ghost does and (2) what disciples must do to receive the Holy Ghost:
• John 14:15–17
• John 14:26–27
• John 15:26–27
• John 16:7–8
• John 16:13–14

The Lord taught us that he never leaves us alone. We will always have the spirit with us to help us through everything. Even though the world might not see the spirit, we can always feel it and know when the spirit is trying to help us. He will comfort us and will guide us. The spirit will witness unto you and help you grow a testimony. The spirit will give you the courage to take a stand and the peace to endue difficult times. He will bear witness of the truth of the Lord’s words. However, the comforter will not be present if you are places where you shouldn’t be. He only dwells in holy places. We have to be sure if we want the Holy Ghost to help us we have to do our part by being in the places and doing the things that bring the spirit into our lives.

2. Add to your list above as you study the following resources:
• Institute student manual Points to Ponder, “The Holy Ghost Brings Man to His Fullest Potential” (p. 168)
• Institute student manual Points to Ponder, “As a Messenger of the Godhead, the Holy Ghost Teaches Faithful Members” (p. 168)
• Bible Dictionary, “Holy Ghost” (p. 704)

It quickens all intelligence. It makes everything better. The spirit enlarges every feeling and emotions and adapts them by the gift of wisdom to their lawful use. It inspires virtue, kindness, goodness, tenderness, gentleness cultivates and matures, and charity. It develops beauty in a person. It tends to health, vigor and animation and social feeling. It invigorates all the faculties of the physical and intellectual man. It strengthens and gives to the nerves. It heals the body. His mission is to instruct and enlighten those who keep the commandments. Quickens the minds of those who are living life wisely. He is a special witness and messenger of the Lord.

3. Review your list of what the Holy Ghost does. Then write responses to the following tasks:
• Describe how the Holy Ghost helped the Apostles fulfill their missions after the Savior’s death and resurrection.

He helped them overcome it. He showed them the side of the life of Jesus that made sense. He helped them feel the savior even when he wasn’t present. He allowed their minds to be filled with the knowledge of the reason for the Lord’s sacrifice. He enlightened their minds and filled their hearts with love for the savior. He showed them what needed to be done to keep the lord’s mission going. He taught them what to say and how to bring the Lord’s love to all that would listen. He gave them courage and wisdom and he was there to comfort them through difficult times that arose.

• Write a paragraph about a time when the Holy Ghost blessed you in one of the ways you listed above. Give an example of how the Holy Ghost has inspired you.

The Holy Ghost has helped me so much in my life. I have never had a very traumatic experience where I have experienced something terrible and the Holy Ghost helped me. However, I know that he is always there. I can feel him guiding my decisions. I can hear him encouraging me to continue on. I can feel when he leaves and I feel weaker and more vulnerable. When I went up to school last year it was terrible. I had a boyfriend back home and a family that I loved so much and I knew nobody up at school. I was homesick and lonely and all I wanted was to be back home and not at school. I decided to pray for help that I might be able to see the good in the school and find a way to stick it out. As I prayed for help and lived in such a way that brought the spirit, I really felt my mood change. I saw the good things that I had. I met people who I know the spirit brought into my life. I felt my attitude changing. I was doing better in my classes because the spirit was with me. I know that if I had tried to do that on my own I never would have made it or I wouldn’t have been as happy as I turned out to be. The Holy Ghost really helped me in my time of need and it just goes to show that no matter how big or small your problems are or how insignificant you think your life is, the Holy Ghost will help you. He will do anything for you as long as you live your life as righteously as you can.

I have a huge testimony of the power of the spirit and I am so grateful the Lord send down someone who will always be there for me and will help me whenever I need it if I only listen. My life would not be the same with out the guiding hand of the Holy Ghost.