Do you know the EQ?
Who is EQ Presidency?
President Friend
Brother Jim Smith
Brother Ofori
What invitation does Elder Stevenson leave us at the very end of his talk?
"Many of you start your day by standing in front of a mirror. Tomorrow, this week, this year, always, pause as you look at yourself in the mirror. Think to yourself, or say aloud if you like, “Wow, look at me! I am awesome! I am a child of God! He knows me! He loves me! I am gifted—gifted with the Holy Ghost as my constant companion!”
Moroni 10:3-5 admonishes us to pray with
sincere heart, real intent, faith in Chirst
Can Spiritual matters be forced?
No
"You can cultivate an attitude and an environment that invite the Spirit, and you can prepare yourself, but you cannot dictate how or when inspiration comes. Be patient and trust that you will receive what you need when the time is right."
Is Brother Jim Smith a spy?
No, we think.
He works for the Space Force
What were the 4 tips Elder Stevenson gave in his talk to invite & recognize the Promptings of the Spirit?
1. Stand in Holy Places
2. Stand with Holy People
3. Testify of Holy Truths
4. Listen to the Holy Spirit
What 4 pronouns are encouraged to be used in prayer when referrencing Heavely Father?
Thee, Thou, Thine, & Thy
Who said this quote “in coming days, it will not be possible to survive spiritually without the guiding, directing, comforting, and constant influence of the Holy Ghost.”
President Nelson
Finish this sentence
Learning the language of the spirit is like learning another _______.
Learning the language of the spirit is like learning another LANGUAGE.
“Becoming more attuned to the language of the Spirit is like learning another language. It is a gradual process that requires diligent, patient effort.”
Pray "with all energy of heart" for ______? (Moroni 7:48)
Charity
Who can you receive revelation for?
"Be certain that the feelings you receive are consistent with your assignment. Unless you are called by proper authority, impressions from the Spirit are not given for you to counsel or correct others."
- Also your family
Where did Brother Aaron Smith serve a mission?
Argentina or Chile
What are the gifts of the spirit that Elder Stevenson mentions? (at least 3)
1. Testimony in the savior
2. Faith to heal or be healed
3. The gift of dicernment
4. Gift of recieving miralces
5. Gifts of Wisdom and Knowledge
Where do the scriptures admonish us to pray?
3 Nephi 13:6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy CLOSET, and when thou hast ashut thy door, pray to thy Father who is in secret; and thy Father, who bseeth in secret, shall reward thee openly.
How do you confrim impressions from the Spirit?
With Reliable sources
- Scriptures
- Prophets
Who are the 3 newest members of the Elder's Quorum?
Justin Collin
Nicolas May
Rob Ardura
Elder Stevenson uses the anology of olympic athletes then compares that we must have 'spiritual exercise' to train our spiritual gifts. What 4 things does he include in 'Spiritual Excerise?'
“Having the guidance of the Holy Ghost in your life requires spiritual work. This work includes
1. fervent prayer
2. consistent scripture study.
3. keeping your covenants and God’s commandments.
4. ...worthily partaking of the sacrament each week.”
In prayer, how can we open our heart and mind to inspiration? (PMG pg. 105)
Express Gratitude
What happens when you solely rely on promptings?
often the Lord wants us to use our God-given intelligence
“A desire to be led by the Lord is a strength, but it needs to be accompanied by an understanding that our Heavenly Father leaves many decisions for our personal choices. … Persons who try to shift all decision making to the Lord and plead for revelation in every choice will soon find circumstances in which they pray for guidance and don’t receive it. …
“We should study things out in our minds. … Then we should pray for guidance and act upon it. … If we do not receive guidance, we should act upon our best judgment.”