When we are baptized and confirmed, the promised blessing is that we may always have the Holy Ghost to be with us. If you are consistently good, you will have the companionship of the Holy Ghost much of the time. David A. Bednar baptizeblesscompanionship share on social
The most meaningful and spiritual prayers I have experienced contained many expressions of thanks and few, if any, requests. David A. Bednar containexperienceexpression Change image and share on social
In the school of mortality, we experience tenderness, love, kindness, happiness, sorrow, disappointment, pain, and even the challenges of physical limitations in ways that prepare us for eternity. David A. Bednar challengedisappointmenteternity Change image and share on social
Proclaiming the gospel is not an activity in which we periodically and temporarily engage. David A. Bednar activityengagegospel Change image and share on social
Asking in faith requires honesty, effort, commitment, and persistence. David A. Bednar commitmenteffortfaith Change image and share on social
Our sincere desire should be to have both clean hands and a pure heart - both a remission of sins from day to day and to walk guiltless before God. David A. Bednar cleandaydesire Change image and share on social
The power of procreation is spiritually significant. Misuse of this power subverts the purposes of the Father's plan and of our mortal existence. Our Heavenly Father and His Beloved Son are creators and have entrusted each of us with a portion of Their creative power. David A. Bednar belovedcreativecreator share on social
Prayer is a privilege and the soul's sincere desire. We can move beyond routine and 'checklist' prayers and engage in meaningful prayer as we appropriately ask in faith and act, as we patiently persevere through the trial of our faith, and as we humbly acknowledge and accept 'not my will, but Thine, be done.' David A. Bednar acceptacknowledgeact share on social
The Savior is the perfect example of praying for others with real intent. In His great Intercessory Prayer uttered on the night before His Crucifixion, Jesus prayed for His Apostles and all of the Saints. David A. Bednar apostlecrucifixiongreat share on social
Often as we teach and testify about the law of tithing, we emphasize the immediate, dramatic and readily recognizable temporal blessings that we receive. And surely such blessings do occur. Yet some of the diverse blessings we obtain as we are obedient to this commandment are significant but subtle. David A. Bednar blessingcommandmentdiverse share on social