Conversion is an offering of self, of love, and of loyalty we give to God in gratitude for the gift of testimony. David A. Bednar conversiongiftgive Change image and share on social
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 Lord's authorized servants repeatedly teach that one of the principal purposes of our mortal existence is to be spiritually changed and transformed through the Atonement of Jesus Christ. David A. Bednar atonementauthorizechange Change image and share on social
Sometimes we may ask God for success, and He gives us physical and mental stamina. We might plead for prosperity, and we receive enlarged perspective and increased patience, or we petition for growth and are blessed with the gift of grace. He may bestow upon us conviction and confidence as we strive to achieve worthy goals. David A. Bednar achievebestowbless share on social
If all opposition were curtailed, if all maladies were removed, then the primary purposes of the Father's plan would be frustrated. David A. Bednar curtailfatherfrustrate 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
Worldly influences would hinder use of our agency afforded through the Atonement of Jesus Christ. But we are agents who can act, and that affects everything in terms of how we live the gospel in our daily lives. It affects how we pray, how we study the scriptures, how we worship at church. David A. Bednar actaffectafford share on social
Obedience opens the door to the constant companionship of the Holy Ghost. And the spiritual gifts and abilities activated by the power of the Holy Ghost enable us to avoid deception - and to see, to feel, to know, to understand, and to remember things as they really are. David A. Bednar abilityactivateavoid share on social
Repenting and coming unto Christ through the covenants and ordinances of salvation are prerequisite to and a preparation for being sanctified by the reception of the Holy Ghost and standing spotless before God at the last day. David A. Bednar christcomecovenant 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